ICD Code Z22.322

ICD code Z22.322 is carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

1. Patient has laboratory confirmation of carrier status for a specific infectious agent.

2. No current symptoms or active infection present.

3. Patient has a documented history of exposure or colonization with the infectious agent.

4. Carrier status is relevant for infection control, public health reporting, or ongoing monitoring.

5. Use when the carrier state may impact clinical management, isolation precautions, or contact tracing.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z22.322 include:

- 87801 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, multiple organisms)

- 87591 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, Chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique)

- 87810 (Chlamydia trachomatis, direct fluorescent antibody)

- 87491 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, amplified probe technique)

- 87590 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, Chlamydia trachomatis, direct probe technique)

- 87661 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, Trichomonas vaginalis, amplified probe technique)

- 99201–99499 (Evaluation and management codes, as appropriate for patient encounter)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture, if laboratory testing is performed)

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