Z16.3 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.
Type 1 excludes for Z16.3 ICD 10 code
- resistance to antibiotics (Z16.1-, Z16.2-)
Codes
- Z16.30 Resistance to unspecified antimicrobial drugs
- Z16.31 Resistance to antiparasitic drug(s)
- Z16.32 Resistance to antifungal drug(s)
- Z16.33 Resistance to antiviral drug(s)
- Z16.34 Resistance to antimycobacterial drug(s)
- Z16.341 Resistance to single antimycobacterial drug
- Z16.342 Resistance to multiple antimycobacterial drugs
- Z16.35 Resistance to multiple antimicrobial drugs
- Z16.39 Resistance to other specified antimicrobial drug
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z16.3 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)
Z16.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting