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Z22.338

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Carrier of other streptococcus

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person who carries streptococcus bacteria other than Group B, which may or may not cause disease depending on the specific strain.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the type of streptococcus (e.g., Group A, Group C) in documentation for clarity and appropriate management
  • •Treatment decisions depend on the specific organism and patient risk factors; coordinate with clinical team

Code Hierarchy

└Z22Carrier of infectious disease└Z22.3Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases└Z22.33Carrier of bacterial disease due to streptococci└Z22.338Carrier of other streptococcus
└Z22.338Carrier of other streptococcus

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