Z20.4 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rubella for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z20.4 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
- Z20 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to communicable diseases
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z20.4 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z20.4 ICD 10 code
Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. It is usually mild with fever and a rash. About half of the people who get rubella do not have symptoms. If you do get them, symptoms may include:
- A rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body
- Mild fever
- Aching joints, especially in young women
- Swollen glands
Rubella is most dangerous for a pregnant woman's baby. It can cause miscarriage or birth defects.
Rubella spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. People without symptoms can still spread it. There is no treatment, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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