ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for gonorrhea carrier of
Carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Carrier (suspected) of › gonorrhea”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding gonorrhea carrier of
The ICD-10-CM code for gonorrhea carrier of is Z22.4 (Carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission).
Within Z22 (carrier of infectious disease), Z22.4 is specifically for carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission. Related codes cover carrier of typhoid (Z22.0), carrier of other intestinal infectious diseases (Z22.1), carrier of diphtheria (Z22.2), carrier of other specified bacterial diseases (Z22.3), carrier of human T-lymphotropic virus type-1 [HTLV-1] infection (Z22.6), latent tuberculosis (Z22.7), carrier of other infectious diseases (Z22.8) and unspecified (Z22.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about gonorrhea carrier of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for gonorrhea carrier of?
- Z22.4 — Carrier of infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission.
Is Z22.4 billable?
- Yes. Z22.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z22.4 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z22.4 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z22.4 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.