Z16.1 - Resistance to beta lactam antibiotics

  • Applicable to Resistance to beta lactam antibiotics
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z16.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z16.1 - other international versions of ICD10 Z16.1 may differ.
  • Z16.1 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Z16.1 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • Z16.1 - Resistance to beta lactam antibiotics
    • Z16.1 - Resistance to beta lactam antibiotics
    • Z16.10 - Resistance to unspecified beta lactam antibiotics
    • Z16.11 - Resistance to penicillins
    • Z16.12 - Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance
    • Z16.13 - Resistance to carbapenem
    • Z16.19 - Resistance to other specified beta lactam antibiotics

The following codes above Z16.1 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z16.1:

Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Section: Z16 Resistance to antimicrobial drugs

Category: Z16 Resistance to antimicrobial drugs

   
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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