Carrier or suspected carrier of cholera

This code identifies an individual who is either a known carrier of Vibrio cholerae without active disease symptoms, or is suspected of carrying the bacterium based on epidemiological factors or screening results. These individuals can transmit the infection to others even if they are asymptomatic.

Use this code for patients identified through public health surveillance, contact tracing, or screening programs following an outbreak or travel to an endemic area, who test positive for Vibrio cholerae but do not exhibit symptoms of cholera. It is also appropriate for individuals who are suspected of being carriers pending confirmatory testing.

• This code is for asymptomatic carriers or suspected carriers, not for active cholera infection (which would use codes from the 001 series).
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between active disease and carrier status.
• Consider adding codes for any associated symptoms or conditions if present, but prioritize this code for the carrier status.