Z16.24 – Resistance to multiple antibiotics
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16)
ICD-10-CM code
Z16.24
- Code
Z16.24(claims format:Z1624)- Description
- Resistance to multiple antibiotics
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z16 Resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16)
- Parent codes
- Z16 › Z16.2
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z16 – Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Code first:
- the infection
Notes:
- 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.
Index terms for Z16.24
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z16.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z16.24?
Z16.24 is the ICD-10-CM code for resistance to multiple antibiotics, in the block Z16 (Resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16)).
Is Z16.24 a billable code?
Yes. Z16.24 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z16.24 belong to?
It belongs to category Z16 – Resistance to antimicrobial drugs.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.