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ICD-10-CM Code for Resistance to antiparasitic drug(s) Z16.31

ICD-10 code Z16.31 for Resistance to antiparasitic drug(s) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Resistance to antiparasitic drug(s)
Resistance to quinine and related compounds

Z16.3

Excludes1: resistance to antibiotics (Z16.1-, Z16.2-)

Z16

Excludes1: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection (A49.02)
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia (J15.212)
Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (A41.02)

Code first the infection

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