ICD-10-CM Z16.39: Resistance to other specified antimicrobial drug

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z16.39

Resistance to other specified antimicrobial drug

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z16.39 (Resistance to other specified antimicrobial drug)

ICD-10-CM code Z16.39 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 Z16.39 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z16.39 - Resistance to other specified antimicrobial drug. 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 specified antimicrobial drug.