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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Influenza

ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Influenza

Z20.828
Z03.818

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

Also Known as:
Influenza Exposure
Contact with Influenza
Suspected Influenza Exposure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Influenza

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

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

clinical:
  • Patient has documented exposure to influenza without symptoms.
coding:
  • Use Z20.828 for exposure without symptoms; switch to J09-J11 if influenza is confirmed.

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to influenza

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states exposure without symptoms.

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

Billable Code
Z03.818
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Negative influenza test results
coding:
  • Provider documentation stating exposure is ruled out

Applicable To

  • • Observation for suspected exposure to influenza ruled out

Important Notes

  • • Ensure negative test results are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z23

Encounter for immunization

Use when the patient receives a flu vaccine during the encounter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to influenza?

The ICD-10 code for exposure to influenza is Z20.828, used when a patient has been exposed but is asymptomatic.

When should Z03.818 be used instead of Z20.828?

Use Z03.818 when exposure to influenza is suspected but ruled out after testing, with negative results documented.

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