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Z22.4

Billable

Carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

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

What This Code Means

A person who carries bacteria or organisms that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact without being sick, but can spread the infection to sexual partners.

Coding Tips

  • •This code covers carriers of sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis
  • •Document counseling provided regarding transmission prevention and partner notification

Code Hierarchy

└Z22Carrier of infectious disease└Z22.4Carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
└Z22.4Carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

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