Carrier of typhoid

This code identifies an individual who harbors Salmonella Typhi in their body without exhibiting active symptoms of typhoid fever. These individuals can shed the bacteria, potentially transmitting the infection to others, even if they remain asymptomatic themselves.

Assign this code for patients identified as asymptomatic carriers of typhoid, typically through laboratory testing (e.g., stool culture). This includes individuals who have recovered from typhoid fever but continue to excrete the bacteria, or those who have been exposed and become carriers without ever developing acute illness.

• Confirm laboratory documentation of Salmonella Typhi presence in an asymptomatic individual.
• Do not use this code for active typhoid fever; use codes from category A01.0.
• Consider any associated conditions or reasons for screening when assigning additional codes.