Z22.321
Billable codeCarrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
The ICD-10 code for carrier or suspected carrier of methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus is Z22.321.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- MSSA colonization
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z22.322Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Z22.321Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V0253
Associated MS-DRGs
Z22.321 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.