Infection with microorganisms resistant to aminoglycosides

This code signifies an infection caused by bacteria that have developed resistance to aminoglycoside antibiotics. This means that standard treatments using drugs like gentamicin, tobramycin, or amikacin would be ineffective against the identified pathogen.

Use this code when laboratory culture and sensitivity testing confirm an infection where the causative microorganism is specifically resistant to aminoglycoside antibiotics. This often occurs in patients with hospital-acquired infections, recurrent infections, or those with a history of extensive antibiotic use.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies resistance to aminoglycosides, not just general antibiotic resistance.
• This code is for the infection itself, not merely the presence of a resistant organism without an active infection.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific infection (e.g., pneumonia, UTI).