ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z16.3
Resistance to other antimicrobial drugs
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z16.3
resistance to antibiotics (Z16.1-, Z16.2-)
Resistance to multiple antibiotics only (Z16.24)
Drug resistance NOS
Resistance to quinine and related compounds
Resistance to tuberculostatics
Resistance to antimycobacterial drug NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z16.3 (Resistance to other antimicrobial drugs)
ICD-10-CM code Z16.3 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 Z16.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z16.3 - Resistance to other antimicrobial drugs. 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 antimicrobial drugs.