Z20.0

Non-billable

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to intestinal infectious diseases

Z20.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to intestinal infectious diseases. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z20.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z20
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea . It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe symptoms. What causes gastroenteritis? There can be many different causes of gastroenteritis: Viruses Bacteria Parasites Chemicals Reactions to certain medicines…

Read more about Gastroenteritis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z20.0?
Z20.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to intestinal infectious diseases". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z20.0 a billable code?
No — Z20.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z20.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z20.0?
Z20.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z20.01, Z20.09.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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