ICD-10-CM Code for Resistance to antimycobacterial drug(s) Z16.34

ICD-10 code Z16.34 for Resistance to antimycobacterial drug(s) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Resistance to antimycobacterial drug(s)

Resistance to tuberculostatics

Z16.3

Excludes1: resistance to antibiotics (Z16.1-, Z16.2-)

Z16

Excludes1: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection (A49.02)
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia (J15.212)
Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (A41.02)

Code first the infection

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Exercise Guidance

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MRSE (staph epidermis)

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Resistance to antimicrobial drugs

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Resistance to antimicrobial drugs resistance to drugs

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