ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z22.3
Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z22.3
Carrier of streptococcus group B (GBS) complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O99.82-)
MSSA colonization
MRSA colonization
- Carrier of E. coli
- Carrier of K. pneumoniae
- Carrier of carbapenem-sensitive Enterobacterales
- Carrier of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales
- Carrier of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacterales
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z22.3 (Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases)
ICD-10-CM code Z22.3 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 Z22.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z22.3 - Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases. 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 Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases.