Z16.12

Billable

Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance

Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z16-Z16

Parent Code

Z16.1

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection (A49.02)
  • Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia (J15.212)
  • Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (A41.02)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in diseases classified elsewhere (B95.62)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • the infection

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for extended spectrum beta lactamase (esbl) resistance?

The ICD-10-CM code for extended spectrum beta lactamase (esbl) resistance is Z16.12. The full clinical description is "Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance". Z16.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z16.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z16.12 represents "Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z16.12 a billable code?

Yes, Z16.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z16.12 in?

Z16.12 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z16.12?

Z16.12 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 SNOMED CT codes does Z16.12 map to?

Z16.12 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 26195002, 409803007, 1230395003, 1230394004, 409802002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z16.12?

Z16.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3264059. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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