Z77.02
Non-billableContact w and exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact w and exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact w and exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds is Z77.02. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds". Z77.02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z77.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z77.02 represents "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds". 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 Z77.02 a billable code?
No, Z77.02 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 Z77.02.
What chapter is Z77.02 in?
Z77.02 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z77.02?
Z77.02 has 3 child codes, including: Z77.020 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to aromatic amines), Z77.021 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to benzene), Z77.028 (Contact w and exposure to oth hazardous aromatic compounds).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z77.02?
Z77.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2349909. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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