Z77.21
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
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 potentially hazardous body fluids, such as blood or other bodily secretions that may carry infectious agents.
Coding Tips
- •Document the type of body fluid exposure and the circumstances (needlestick injury, occupational exposure, healthcare worker exposure).
- •Use with codes for any resulting infections or post-exposure prophylaxis when applicable; this is critical for occupational health and infection control documentation.
Code Hierarchy
└Z77Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health└Z77.2Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances└Z77.21Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
└Z77.21Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids