Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z22.349 is the diagnosis code for Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Z22.349 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z22.349 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z22.349 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z22.349 is Z22.34 ("Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii"). Z22.349 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z22.349 is located in Section Z20-Z29 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Z22.349 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii, unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii, unspecified is Z22.349.
Yes, Z22.349 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z22.349 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z22.349 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.