Z22.321 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for Z22.321 ICD 10 code:
Carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin suscep staph
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z22.321 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
- Z22 Carrier of infectious disease
- Z22.3 Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases
- Z22.32 Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci
- Z22.33 Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z22.321 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting