Z77.12
Non-billableContact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment
Z77.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z77.120 for billing.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHOur environment affects our health. If parts of the environment, like the air , water , or soil become polluted, it can lead to health problems. For example, asthma pollutants and chemicals in the air or in the home can trigger asthma attacks. Some environmental risks are a part of the natural world, like radon in the soil. Others are the result of human activities, like lead poisoning from paint, or exposure to…
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