Z16.20
Resistance to unspecified antibiotic
Applicable To
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Resistance to antibiotics NOS
Clinical Information
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The mechanisms, functions, activities, or processes exhibited by microorganisms, especially bacteria, to resist or to become tolerant to antibiotics.
Details
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Z16.20 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 Z16.20 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z16.20 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z16.20 may differ.