Z22.3

Non-billable

Carrier 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z20-Z29

Parent Code

Z22

Child Codes

6

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)

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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