Z77.122
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to noise
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 excessive noise, which can affect hearing, sleep, and overall health.
Coding Tips
- •Document the source of noise exposure (occupational, environmental, recreational) and duration when relevant to the clinical assessment.
- •Consider using with audiological codes if hearing loss is present or suspected.
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└Z77.122Contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise
└Z77.122Contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise