Z22.33 – Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
- Code
Z22.33(claims format:Z2233)- Description
- Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
- Parent codes
- Z22 › Z22.3
Billable codes under Z22.33
Z22.33 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z22 – Carrier of infectious disease
- colonization status
- suspected carrier
- carrier of viral hepatitis (B18.-)
Related codes in Z22.3
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z22.33?
Z22.33 is the ICD-10-CM code for carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci, in the block Z20-Z29 (Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases).
Is Z22.33 a billable code?
No. Z22.33 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Z22.33 belong to?
It belongs to category Z22 – Carrier of infectious disease.
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.