Z77.01
Non-billableContact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals
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 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)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals is Z77.01. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals". Z77.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z77.01 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z77.01 represents “Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals”. 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 Z77.01 a billable code?
No, Z77.01 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 Z77.01.
What chapter is Z77.01 in?
Z77.01 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z77.01?
Z77.01 has 4 child codes, including: Z77.010 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to arsenic), Z77.011 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead), Z77.012 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to uranium), Z77.018 (Contact w and (suspected) exposure to oth hazardous metals).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z77.01?
Z77.01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2349903. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z77.01 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals 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 Z77.01?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z77.01 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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