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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Venereal Disease (Z20.2)

ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Venereal Disease (Z20.2)

Z20.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for exposure to venereal disease (z20.2) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infections
Contact with STIs
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Venereal Disease (Z20.2)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Exposure to Venereal Disease (Z20.2)

Use ICD-10 code Z20.2 for contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Billable Code
Z20.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports exposure to a partner with a confirmed STI.
documentation:
  • • Detailed account of the exposure incident is provided.

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to sexually transmitted infections

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the exposure and any related counseling or screening services.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.3

Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Use when screening is performed following exposure.

Z71.7

Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling

Use for counseling services related to exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to venereal disease?

The ICD-10 code for exposure to venereal disease is Z20.2, used when a patient has been exposed to an STI but not diagnosed with an infection.

How should exposure to STIs be documented?

Document the partner's STI status, details of the exposure incident, and any requested services like prophylaxis or screening.

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