Z20.822 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19 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 Z20.822 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
- Z20.0 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to intestinal infectious diseases
- Z20.8 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other communicable diseases
- Z20.81 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases
- Z20.82 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z20.822 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z20.822 ICD 10 code
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It spreads when a person who has the infection breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. On this page, you'll find links to resources on important issues such as symptoms, risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family.
We also have pages on:
- COVID-19 testing
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Post-COVID conditions (long COVID)