ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z16.29
Resistance to other single specified antibiotic
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z16.29
Inclusion Terms
- Resistance to aminoglycosides
- Resistance to macrolides
- Resistance to sulfonamides
- Resistance to tetracyclines
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z16.29 (Resistance to other single specified antibiotic)
ICD-10-CM code Z16.29 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 Z16.29 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z16.29 - Resistance to other single specified antibiotic. 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 other single specified antibiotic.