B95.62
Billable codeMethicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
The ICD-10 code for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B95.62.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- B95.61Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B95.62Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 04112Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
B95.62 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.