In simple words: This code indicates that the person is a carrier of a germ that can cause intestinal illness in others, even though they may not be sick themselves.

Carrier of other intestinal infectious diseases. This code excludes carrier of viral hepatitis (B18.-).

Example 1: A patient is found to be a carrier of Salmonella typhi during a routine screening. They are asymptomatic but could potentially transmit the infection to others., A food handler is diagnosed as a carrier of Shigella after an outbreak of shigellosis is linked to the restaurant where they work. The food handler is asymptomatic., A child is identified as a carrier of Campylobacter during an investigation of a gastroenteritis outbreak at a daycare center. The child does not have any symptoms of infection.

Documentation should include the specific organism if known, the method of identification (e.g., stool culture), and any public health actions taken.

** This code is used to track and manage individuals who can transmit infectious diseases, even if they are not experiencing symptoms themselves.