Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z22.340 is the diagnosis code for Carrier of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. 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 Z22.340 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z22.340 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z22.340 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Carrier of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z22.340 is Z22.34 ("Carrier of Acinetobacter baumannii"). Z22.340 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z22.340 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 Z22.340 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Carrier of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii" 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 carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is Z22.340.
Yes, Z22.340 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z22.340 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z22.340 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.