BC Advantage - 2025 Issue 6

Medical Coding Haemophilus Influenzae

Here's a clear and thorough guide for medical coding and billing for Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) — not to be confused with the flu (influenza virus). This bacterium can cause serious invasive diseases like meningitis, epiglottitis, pneumonia, and sepsis.   Common ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes:   A41.3 Sepsis due to Haemophilus influenzae G00.0 Haemophilus influenzae meningitis J14 Pneumonia due to Haemophilus influenzae J05.1 Acute epiglottitis J20.3 Acute bronchitis due to H. influenzae H66.3 Otitis media due to H. influenzae A49.2 H. influenzae infection, unspecified site   Tip: Always choose a specific site code (like...

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