ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z22.33
Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z22.33
Carrier of streptococcus group B (GBS) complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O99.82-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z22.33 (Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci)
ICD-10-CM code Z22.33 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 Z22.33 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z22.33 - Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci. 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 bacterial disease due to streptococci.