Z20.3
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- diagnosed current infectious or parasitic disease -see Alphabetic Index
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(9)
Z20.0Contact w and exposure to intestinal infectious diseases
Z20.1Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Z20.2Contact w and exposure to infect w a sexl mode of transmiss
Z20.4Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rubella
Z20.5Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Z20.6Contact w and (suspected) exposure to human immunodef virus
Z20.7Cntct w & expsr to pediculosis, acariasis & oth infestations
Z20.8Contact w and exposure to oth communicable diseases
Z20.9Contact w and exposure to unsp communicable disease
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Rabies suspected
- Animal bite to human by potentially rabid animal
- Exposure to Rabies virus
- Animal bite by potentially rabid animal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies is Z20.3. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies". Z20.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z20.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z20.3 represents “Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies”. 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 Z20.3 a billable code?
Yes, Z20.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z20.3 in?
Z20.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z20.3?
Z20.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-); diagnosed current infectious or parasitic disease -see Alphabetic Index.
What SNOMED CT codes does Z20.3 map to?
Z20.3 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 406560000, 406561001, 444459008, 722545003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z20.3?
Z20.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910649. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z20.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies 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 Z20.3?
Z20.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: QC90.3 (Contact with or exposure to rabies).
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