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Z22.32

Non-billable

Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci

Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci

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

Z22.3

Child Codes

2

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 (2)

Z22.321

Carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin suscep staph

BillableZ22.322

Carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin resis staph

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci?

The ICD-10-CM code for carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci is Z22.32. The full clinical description is "Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci". Z22.32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z22.32 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z22.32 represents "Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z22.32 a billable code?

No, Z22.32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z22.32.

What chapter is Z22.32 in?

Z22.32 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z22.32?

Z22.32 has 2 child codes, including: Z22.321 (Carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin suscep staph), Z22.322 (Carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin resis staph).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z22.32?

Z22.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910664. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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