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Z16.12

Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance

Billable

Code Hierarchy

Z16Z16.1Z16.12

Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Section: Z16 - Resistance to antimicrobial drugs

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • B95.62 - Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in diseases classified elsewhere (B95.62)

Related Codes

Z16.10Billable

Resistance to unspecified beta lactam antibiotics

Z16.11Billable

Resistance to penicillins

Z16.13Billable

Resistance to carbapenem

Z16.19Billable

Resistance to other specified beta lactam antibiotics

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