Z77.12
Non-billableContact w and expsr to hazards in the physical environment
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment
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 (5)
Z77.120Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)
Z77.121Contact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins
Z77.122Contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise
Z77.123Cntct w & expsr to radon and other naturally occur radiation
Z77.128Contact w and expsr to oth hazards in the physcl environment
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact w and expsr to hazards in the physical environment?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact w and expsr to hazards in the physical environment is Z77.12. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment". Z77.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z77.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z77.12 represents "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment". 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 Z77.12 a billable code?
No, Z77.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Z77.12.
What chapter is Z77.12 in?
Z77.12 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z77.12?
Z77.12 has 5 child codes, including: Z77.120 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)), Z77.121 (Contact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins), Z77.122 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise), Z77.123 (Cntct w & expsr to radon and other naturally occur radiation), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z77.12?
Z77.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911154. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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