ICD-10 Code B95.62 – Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B95.62 – Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
What it is
This code identifies MRSA as the infectious organism causing another condition, rather than the main disease itself. You use it when documentation links methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus to a separate diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. MRSA may be noted from culture, prior history, or provider assessment as the cause of an abscess, wound infection, pneumonia, or other diagnosed condition.
When to use this code
Use B95.62 when the record states that MRSA is the cause of a disease classified elsewhere, and another code describes the site or condition. Pair it with the underlying infection or complication code. Do not use it alone to describe the full clinical picture.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for MRSA colonization, screening, or a history of MRSA without active infection. Check documentation if the provider does not clearly link MRSA to the current condition.
Coding tip
Always code the underlying infection first, then add B95.62 only when MRSA is documented as the causative organism.