Z77.29
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances
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 suspected of being exposed to other harmful substances in their environment, such as chemicals, pesticides, or other toxic materials not specified elsewhere.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for exposures to hazardous substances that don't fit other Z77 subcategories
- •Document the specific substance or type of exposure in the medical record for clarity and future reference
Code Hierarchy
└Z77Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health└Z77.2Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances└Z77.29Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances
└Z77.29Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances