Z77.120
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Mold growth in home224255009
- Mold in residence224255009
- Mould growth in home224255009
- Mould in residence224255009
- Mold on surfaces in home224256005
- Mould on surfaces in home224256005
- Mold on clothing in home224257001
- Mould on clothing in home224257001
- Mold on bedding in home224258006
- Mould on bedding in home224258006
- Environment contains mold422896003
- Environment contains mould422896003
- Allergic rhinitis caused by mold10629471000119106
- Allergic rhinitis caused by mould10629471000119106
- Exposure to mold16090331000119101
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic) is Z77.120. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)". Z77.120 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z77.120 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z77.120 represents "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z77.120 a billable code?
Yes, Z77.120 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z77.120 in?
Z77.120 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z77.120 map to?
Z77.120 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 10629471000119106, 422896003, 16090331000119101, 224255009, 224258006, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z77.120?
Z77.120 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911155. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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