Z77.098
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A person has had contact with or suspected exposure to other hazardous chemicals not specifically listed, such as pesticides, solvents, or industrial compounds.
Coding Tips
- •Clearly document the specific chemical or chemical class in the medical record
- •Use this code when more specific chemical exposure codes are unavailable
Code Hierarchy
└Z77Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health└Z77.0Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals└Z77.09Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals└Z77.098Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals
└Z77.098Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals