MG51.01

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Coding note

These categories should never be used in primary coding. The codes are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes when it is desired to identify the resistance, non-responsiveness and refractive properties of a condition to antimicrobials.

Coding note from above levels

These categories should never be used in primary coding. The codes are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes when it is desired to identify the resistance, non-responsiveness and refractive properties of a condition to antimicrobials. In case of multiple resistances, code each one separately if listed below.

Index terms

  • Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • VRSA [Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus]

Exclusions from above levels

  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Sibling codes

  • MG51.00 – Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • MG51.02 – Penicillinase-stable beta lactams resistant Staphylococcus aureus other than Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • MG51.0Y – Other specified antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • MG51.0Z – Antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus, unspecified

Foundation entity

Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1225527575

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: MG51.0: Antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus › MG51: Finding of gram positive bacteria resistant to antimicrobial drugs › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified