ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z77.12
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z77.12
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- radiation exposure as the cause of a confirmed condition (W88-W90, X39.0-)
- radiation sickness NOS (T66)
Inclusion Terms
- 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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z77.12 (Contact with and)
ICD-10-CM code Z77.12 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 Z77.12 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z77.12 - Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment. 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.