Z77.120 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic) 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 Z77.120 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
- Z77 Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health
- Z77.0 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals
- Z77.01 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals
- Z77.02 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous aromatic compounds
- Z77.09 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals
- Z77.1 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental pollution and hazards in the physical environment
- Z77.11 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental pollution
- Z77.12 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment
- Z77.2 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z77.120 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z77.120 ICD 10 code
Molds are fungi that can be found both outdoors and indoors. They grow best in warm, damp and humid conditions. If you have damp or wet spots in your house, you will probably get mold.
Molds can cause health problems. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions or asthma attacks in sensitive people. Molds can cause fungal infections. In addition, mold exposure may irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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