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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for colonization

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Colonization”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding colonization

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for colonization; the code depends on the details below.

More specific colonization codes (official index)

  • MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Z22.322 — Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • MSSA (Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus) Z22.321 — Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
  • status

Common questions about colonization ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for mrsa colonization?

Z22.322 — Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

What is the ICD-10 code for mssa colonization?

Z22.321 — Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.