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HomeICD-10 CodesZ16
ICD-10-CM
Non-billable

Z16

Classification
Category:Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
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Coding Guidance
Z16 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
Excludes 1
A49.02
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
J15.212
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia
A41.02
Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Use Additional Code
From Z00-Z99
The codes in this category are provided for use as additional codes to identify the resistance and non-responsiveness of a condition to antimicrobial drugs.

More Specific Codes

Z16.1
Resistance to beta lactam antibiotics
Z16.2
Resistance to other antibiotics
Z16.3
Resistance to other antimicrobial drugs

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov