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 diseasesZ20
- •exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal periodP96.81
- •newborn affected by noxious substances transmitted via placenta or breast milkP04
- •occupational exposure to risk factorsZ57
- •retained foreign bodyZ18
- •retained foreign body fully removedZ87.821
- •toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to sourceT51-T65
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth contact w and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth contact w and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health is Z77. The full clinical description is "Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health". Z77 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z77 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z77 represents “Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health”. 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 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.
How does Z77 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth contact w and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z77?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z77 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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