Z22.3
Non-billableCarrier of other specified bacterial diseases
Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- colonization status
- suspected carrier
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier of viral hepatitis (B18.-)
Child Codes (6)
Z22.31Carrier of bacterial disease due to meningococci
Z22.32Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci
Z22.33Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci
Z22.34Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii
Z22.35Carrier of Enterobacterales
Z22.39Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z22.3?
ICD-10-CM code Z22.3 represents "Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z22.3 a billable code?
No, Z22.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Z22.3.
What chapter is Z22.3 in?
Z22.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z22.3?
Z22.3 has 6 child codes, including: Z22.31 (Carrier of bacterial disease due to meningococci), Z22.32 (Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci), Z22.33 (Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci), Z22.34 (Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z22.3?
Z22.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481548. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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