Streptococcus, group B, causing diseases classd elswhr

This code identifies Group B Streptococcus (GBS) as the bacterial agent responsible for an infection or disease that is classified and coded elsewhere. It signifies that GBS is the underlying pathogen causing a condition such as pneumonia, meningitis, or sepsis. This is a secondary code used to specify the infectious organism.

Apply this code when medical record documentation clearly identifies GBS as the causative organism for a distinct infectious disease. This is typically supported by positive culture results, PCR, or other laboratory findings confirming GBS. It is used in conjunction with a primary code describing the specific GBS-related condition.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific GBS-related disease (e.g., pneumonia, sepsis).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states GBS as the cause of the classified disease, not just its presence.
• Do not use this code for asymptomatic GBS colonization without an associated active infection.