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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Exposure (Z20.822)

ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Exposure (Z20.822)

Z20.822

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for covid-19 exposure (z20.822) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Coronavirus Exposure
SARS-CoV-2 Exposure
contact with covid-19
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Exposure (Z20.822)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Exposure (Z20.822)

Use ICD-10 code Z20.822 for contact with and (suspected) exposure to covid-19, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

Billable Code
Z20.822
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.
documentation:
  • • Provider notes specify exposure details and test results.

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to COVID-19
  • • Contact with COVID-19 positive individual

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exposure is clearly documented in the patient's record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.818

Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Use when COVID-19 exposure is identified during preoperative testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COVID-19 exposure?

The ICD-10 code for COVID-19 exposure is Z20.822, used when a patient has been exposed to the virus but does not have a confirmed infection.

When should Z20.822 be used?

Use Z20.822 for patients exposed to COVID-19 without a confirmed infection, ensuring exposure details and test results are documented.

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