Is Z16.2 a billable code?
No. Z16.2 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Z16.2: Resistance to other antibiotics
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Z16.2 groups related diagnoses under resistance to other antibiotics. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Z16.2
- Z16.20Resistance to unspecified antibiotic
- Z16.21Resistance to vancomycin
- Z16.22Resistance to vancomycin related antibiotics
- Z16.23Resistance to quinolones and fluoroquinolones
- Z16.24Resistance to multiple antibiotics
- Z16.29Resistance to other single specified antibiotic
Other codes in Z16 Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
Z16.2 questions
What does Z16.2 mean?
Z16.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Resistance to other antibiotics. It is in chapter 22, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.