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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for High-risk Heterosexual Behavior

ICD-10 Coding for High-risk Heterosexual Behavior

Z72.51

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for high-risk heterosexual behavior includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Risky Heterosexual Activity
Unsafe Heterosexual Practices
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for High-risk Heterosexual Behavior

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for High-risk Heterosexual Behavior

Use ICD-10 code Z72.51 for high-risk heterosexual behavior, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

High-risk heterosexual behavior

Billable Code
Z72.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports unprotected sex with multiple partners.
documentation:
  • • Detailed sexual history including partner count and condom use.

Applicable To

  • • Unprotected sex with multiple partners
  • • Transactional sex work

Important Notes

  • • Ensure detailed documentation of the patient's sexual history and behaviors to support the use of Z72.51.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z29.81

Encounter for prophylactic measures

Use as primary for PrEP encounters with Z72.51 as secondary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for high-risk heterosexual behavior?

The ICD-10 code for high-risk heterosexual behavior is Z72.51. It is used to document encounters where the primary focus is on high-risk heterosexual activities.

When should Z72.51 be used?

Z72.51 should be used when documenting encounters primarily focused on high-risk heterosexual behavior, such as multiple partners or unprotected sex.

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