MG51.20

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus

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 Enterococcus
  • VRE - [vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus]
  • Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

  • MG51.2Y – Enterococcus resistant to other antibiotic
  • MG51.2Z – Enterococcus resistant to unspecified antibiotic

Foundation entity

Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2002944575

Part of: MG51.2: Antibiotic resistant Enterococcus › MG51: Finding of gram positive bacteria resistant to antimicrobial drugs › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified