ICD-10 Z22.322
Billable / SpecificCarrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
About ICD-10-CM Z22.322
ICD-10-CM code Z22.322 represents Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z22). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z22.322 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z22.322. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- MRSA colonization
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z22.322
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z22.322 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z22.322.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but Z22.322 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z22.322
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert Z22.322 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z22.322 | V0254 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z22.322
Other codes in section Z20-Z29 (Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases).
ICD-10 Z22.322, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z22.322 billable? +
Yes, Z22.322 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z22.322? +
ICD-10 Z22.322 includes: MRSA colonization.
What ICD-9 codes does Z22.322 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z22.322 maps to ICD-9 codes: V0254. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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