Z20.81
Non-billableContact w and exposure to oth bact communicable diseases
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- diagnosed current infectious or parasitic disease -see Alphabetic Index
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- personal history of infectious and parasitic diseases (Z86.1-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact w and exposure to oth bact communicable diseases?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact w and exposure to oth bact communicable diseases is Z20.81. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases". Z20.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z20.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z20.81 represents "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z20.81 a billable code?
No, Z20.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z20.81.
What chapter is Z20.81 in?
Z20.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z20.81?
Z20.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-); diagnosed current infectious or parasitic disease -see Alphabetic Index.
What are the subcategories under Z20.81?
Z20.81 has 3 child codes, including: Z20.810 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to anthrax), Z20.811 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to meningococcus), Z20.818 (Contact w and exposure to oth bact communicable diseases).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z20.81?
Z20.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910655. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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