Z20.0
Non-billableContact 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.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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…
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Medications indicated for this condition
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