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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to COVID-19

ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to COVID-19

Z20.828
U07.1
Z03.818

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

Also Known as:
COVID-19 contact
COVID-19 exposure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to COVID-19

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to COVID-19

Use ICD-10 code Z20.828 for contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

Billable Code
Z20.828
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documented exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case
applicable_to:
  • Asymptomatic exposure to COVID-19
excludes:
  • Confirmed COVID-19 infection (U07.1)
validation:
  • • Explicit documentation of exposure
  • • No symptoms present
notes:
  • Ensure documentation specifies the nature and date of exposure.
risks:
  • • Incorrect use when symptoms are present

COVID-19, virus identified

Billable Code
U07.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Confirmed COVID-19 infection
excludes:
  • Suspected COVID-19 exposure without confirmation (Z20.828)
validation:
  • • Positive COVID-19 test or clinical diagnosis
notes:
  • Ensure positive test results or clinical diagnosis is documented.

Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

Billable Code
Z03.818
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Observation for suspected COVID-19 exposure ruled out
excludes:
  • Confirmed exposure without symptoms (Z20.828)
validation:
  • • Negative COVID-19 test
  • • No symptoms present
notes:
  • Ensure negative test results are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.59

Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

Use for screening without known exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for exposure to COVID-19 is Z20.828, used for asymptomatic individuals with confirmed or suspected exposure.

When should Z20.828 be used?

Use Z20.828 for patients exposed to COVID-19 but asymptomatic, ensuring exposure details are documented.

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