Z16.19
Resistance to other specified beta lactam antibiotics
Applicable To
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Resistance to cephalosporins
Approximate Synonyms
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Infection with bacteria resistant to beta-lactam drug
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Infection with microorganisms resistant to cephalosporins and other beta lactams
Clinical Information
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Non-susceptibility of an organism to the action of the cephalosporins.
Details
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Z16.19 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Z16.19 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z16.19 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z16.19 may differ.