Z77.128
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazards in the physical environment
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 other hazards in the physical environment not specifically listed, such as extreme temperatures or vibration.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for environmental exposures that don't fit into the more specific categories; document the specific hazard in clinical notes.
- •Commonly used for occupational health assessments and environmental history documentation.
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└Z77.128Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazards in the physical environment
└Z77.128Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazards in the physical environment