ICD-10-CM Z20.820: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to varicella

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z20.820 (Contact with and)

ICD-10-CM code Z20.820 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z20.820 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z20.820 - Contact with and (suspected) exposure to varicella. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Contact with and.