Z22.350 – Carrier of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z22.350

Code: Z22.350 (claims format: Z22350)
Description: Carrier of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales
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: Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
Parent codes: Z22 › Z22.3 › Z22.35

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z22 – Carrier of infectious disease

Includes:

colonization status
suspected carrier

Excludes2 (not included here):

carrier of viral hepatitis (B18.-)

Z22.35 – Carrier of Enterobacterales

Applicable to:

Carrier of E. coli
Carrier of K. pneumoniae

Index terms for Z22.350

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Carrier, Enterobacterales, carbapenem-resistant

Related codes in Z22.35

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z22.350?

Z22.350 is the ICD-10-CM code for carrier of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, in the block Z20-Z29 (Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases).

Is Z22.350 a billable code?

Yes. Z22.350 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z22.350 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.