Z20.821
BillableContact with and (suspected) exposure to Zika virus
Z20.821 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to Zika virus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHZika is a virus that is spread mostly by mosquitoes. A pregnant mother can pass it to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. It can spread through sexual contact. There have also been reports that the virus has spread through blood transfusions. There have been outbreaks of Zika virus in the United States, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, parts of the Caribbean, and Central and South…
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Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z20.821?
- Z20.821 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to Zika virus". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z20.821 a billable code?
- Yes — Z20.821 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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