Z16
Non-billableResistance to antimicrobial drugs
Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z16-Z16
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- the infection
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z16?
ICD-10-CM code Z16 represents "Resistance to antimicrobial drugs". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z16 a billable code?
No, Z16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z16.
What chapter is Z16 in?
Z16 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z16?
Z16 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection (A49.02); Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia (J15.212); Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (A41.02).
What are the subcategories under Z16?
Z16 has 3 child codes, including: Z16.1 (Resistance to beta lactam antibiotics), Z16.2 (Resistance to other antibiotics), Z16.3 (Resistance to other antimicrobial drugs).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z16?
Z16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3265903. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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