ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z16.11
Resistance to penicillins
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z16.11
Inclusion Terms
- Resistance to amoxicillin
- Resistance to ampicillin
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z16.11 (Resistance to penicillins)
ICD-10-CM code Z16.11 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z16.11 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z16.11 - Resistance to penicillins. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Resistance to penicillins.