Z16.1 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- Z16.10 Resistance to unspecified beta lactam antibiotics
- Z16.11 Resistance to penicillins
- Z16.12 Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance
- Z16.19 Resistance to other specified beta lactam antibiotics
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z16.1 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z16 Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
- Z16 Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z16.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting