Carrier of other Enterobacterales
ICD-10 Z22.358 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of carrier of other enterobacterales.
Z22.358 identifies individuals who are carriers of Enterobacterales, a family of bacteria that includes pathogens such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Carriers may not exhibit symptoms but can transmit these bacteria to others, posing a public health risk. Understanding the social determinants of health, such as access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and community health resources, is crucial for managing carriers. Preventive care strategies include education on hygiene practices, screening for infections, and monitoring for potential outbreaks. Screening may involve laboratory tests to identify carriers, especially in high-risk populations or settings such as hospitals and nursing homes. Aftercare focuses on monitoring and managing any potential infections that may arise from these carriers, ensuring that they receive appropriate follow-up care. Documentation must reflect the carrier status and any related health services provided, emphasizing the importance of thorough clinical records to support coding accuracy.
Documentation should include patient history, screening results, and any preventive measures taken.
Routine checkups where carrier status is identified, screenings for high-risk patients, and aftercare for those with potential infections.
Consideration of social determinants such as living conditions, access to healthcare, and community health resources.
Documentation must include population-level data, surveillance reports, and outbreak tracking.
Epidemiological studies, community health screenings, and preventive health initiatives targeting carriers.
Focus on reporting and tracking health status in communities to prevent outbreaks.
Used in conjunction with Z22.358 when screening for carrier status.
Document the reason for testing and the carrier status.
Primary care providers should ensure linkage to preventive care.
Documentation should include the patient's carrier status, any related health services provided, and the context of the screening or preventive care. Consideration of social determinants of health is also important.
