Z22.321
BillableCarrier or suspected carrier of methicillin suscep staph
Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- MSSA colonization
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Staphylococcus carrier170487002
- Carrier of methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus732291000
- Chronic colonisation of respiratory tract caused by Staphylococcus aureus1359804002
- Chronic colonisation of respiratory tract with Staphylococcus aureus1359804002
- Chronic colonization of respiratory tract caused by Staphylococcus aureus1359804002
- Chronic colonization of respiratory tract with Staphylococcus aureus1359804002
- Suspected carrier of MSSA (methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus)123381000119108
- Suspected carrier of methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus123381000119108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin suscep staph?
The ICD-10-CM code for carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin suscep staph is Z22.321. The full clinical description is "Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus". Z22.321 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z22.321 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z22.321 represents "Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus". 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 Z22.321 a billable code?
Yes, Z22.321 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z22.321 in?
Z22.321 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z22.321 map to?
Z22.321 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 732291000, 1359804002, 170487002, 123381000119108. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z22.321?
Z22.321 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2355591, C2349818. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.