Z22.32

Non-billable

Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci

Z22.32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z22.321 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z22.3
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are Staphylococcal (staph) infections? Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types. A type called Staphylococcus aureus causes most infections. Staph bacteria can cause many different types of infections, including: Skin infections , which are the most common types of staph infections. Bacteremia, an infection of the bloodstream. This can lead to sepsis , a very serious immune…

Read more about Staphylococcal Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z22.32?
Z22.32 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Carrier of bacterial disease due to staphylococci". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z22.32 a billable code?
No — Z22.32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z22.321) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z22.32?
Z22.32 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z22.321, Z22.322.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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