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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Streptococcal Infections

ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Streptococcal Infections

Z20.818
J02.0

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

Also Known as:
Strep Exposure
Contact with Streptococcus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Streptococcal Infections

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

Use ICD-10 code Z20.818 for contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Billable Code
Z20.818
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has documented exposure to a confirmed case of streptococcal infection.
coding:
  • • No symptoms of active infection present.

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to streptococcal infections

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of exposure and confirms it is bacterial.

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Billable Code
J02.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive rapid antigen detection test (RADT) or throat culture for Group A Streptococcus

Applicable To

  • • Acute streptococcal tonsillitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laboratory confirmation is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J02.0

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Use when there is a confirmed active infection following exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for exposure to streptococcal infections is Z20.818, used for asymptomatic patients with confirmed exposure.

When should Z20.818 be used?

Use Z20.818 for patients who have been exposed to a confirmed case of streptococcal infection but show no symptoms.

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