Z22.50Deleted in FY2017

Carrier of unspecified viral hepatitis

Z22.50 was in use from FY2016 to FY2016. It was deleted on October 1, 2016 and is not valid for claims with dates of service on or after that date.

Use instead

CMS did not name a direct replacement. Look under Z22 (Carrier of infectious disease) for the current codes.