Z77
Non-billableOth contact w and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health
Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z77-Z99
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- contact with and (suspected) exposures to potential hazards to health
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- contact with and (suspected) exposure to communicable diseases (Z20.-)
- exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
- newborn affected by noxious substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk (P04.-)
- occupational exposure to risk factors (Z57.-)
- retained foreign body (Z18.-)
- retained foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
- toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z77?
ICD-10-CM code Z77 represents "Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z77 a billable code?
No, Z77 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Z77.
What chapter is Z77 in?
Z77 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z77?
Z77 has 4 child codes, including: Z77.0 (Contact w and exposure to hazard, chiefly nonmed, chemicals), Z77.1 (Contact w and exposure pollutn & hazrd in phys envr), Z77.2 (Contact with and exposure to other hazardous substances), Z77.9 (Oth contact w and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z77?
Z77 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911142, C4290522. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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