Z22.338 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Carrier of other streptococcus for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z22.338 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
- Z22 Carrier of infectious disease
- Z22.3 Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases
- Z22.32 Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci
- Z22.33 Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z22.338 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z22.338 ICD 10 code
Strep is short for Streptococcus, a type of bacteria. There are several types. Two of them cause most of the strep infections in people: group A and group B.
Group A strep causes:
- Strep throat - a sore, red throat. Your tonsils may be swollen and have white spots on them.
- Scarlet fever - an illness that follows strep throat. It causes a red rash on the body.
- Impetigo - a skin infection
- Toxic shock syndrome
- Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease)
Group B strep can cause blood infections, pneumonia and meningitis in newborns. A screening test during pregnancy can tell if you have it. If you do, intravenous (IV) antibiotics during labor can save your baby's life. Adults can also get group B strep infections, especially if they are 65 or older or already have health problems. Strep B can cause urinary tract infections, blood infections, skin infections and pneumonia in adults.
Antibiotics are used to treat strep infections.
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