Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
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English
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Agent resistant to multiple antibiotics |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XXII | Codes for special purposes | |
| 2 | U80-U89 | Bacterial agents resistant to antibiotics | |
| 3 | U88 | Agent resistant to multiple antibiotics |
This category is provided for use when a bacterial agent is resistant to two or more antibiotics but there is insufficient detail to determine which antibiotic is contributing most to the “main condition”. It should also be used for primary tabulation purposes when it is more convenient to record a single code; otherwise each specific antibiotic-resistant agent should be coded separately.
