Z77.121
BillableContact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to (harmful) algae bloom NOS
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to blue-green algae bloom
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to brown tide
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to cyanobacteria bloom
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to Florida red tide
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to pfiesteria piscicida
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to red tide
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
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(24)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Contact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxinsC2911163
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to harmful algae and algae toxinsC2911163
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to (harmful) algae bloom NOSC2911156
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to Florida red tideC2911157
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to blue-green algae bloomC2911158
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to brown tideC2911159
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to cyanobacteria bloomC2911160
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to pfiesteria piscicidaC2911161
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to red tideC2911162
Clinical Terms
- Dermatosis caused by algae
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to pfiesteria piscicida
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to cyanobacteria bloom
- Exposure to algae bloom
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to Florida red tide
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to (harmful) algae bloom NOS
- Harmful algal bloom
- HAB - harmful algal bloom
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to brown tide
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to red tide
- Contact with and (suspected) exposure to blue-green algae bloom
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins is Z77.121. The full clinical description is "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins". Z77.121 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z77.121 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z77.121 represents “Contact with and (suspected) exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins”. 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 Z77.121 a billable code?
Yes, Z77.121 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z77.121 in?
Z77.121 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z77.121 map to?
Z77.121 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 402161005, 134641000119106, 1289984007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z77.121?
Z77.121 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911163, C2911156, C2911157, C2911158, C2911159, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z77.121 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact w and exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins 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 Z77.121?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z77.121 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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