Z77.120
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A person has been exposed to or is suspected of being exposed to toxic mold, which can cause respiratory symptoms, allergic reactions, or other health effects.
Coding Tips
- •Document the location of mold exposure (home, workplace, water-damaged building) and any associated symptoms or conditions.
- •This code should be paired with any resulting diagnoses such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, or respiratory symptoms if present.
Code Hierarchy
└Z77Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health└Z77.1Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental pollution and hazards in the physical environment└Z77.12Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment└Z77.120Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)
└Z77.120Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)