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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Homosexual Behavior

ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Homosexual Behavior

Z72.52

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

Also Known as:
Cottaging
Cruising
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Homosexual Behavior

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Homosexual Behavior

Use ICD-10 code Z72.52 for high-risk homosexual behavior, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

High-risk homosexual behavior

Billable Code
Z72.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of multiple male partners and inconsistent condom use.
documentation:
  • • Detailed sexual history including partners and practices.

Applicable To

  • • Male-male sexual behavior with risk factors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies behaviors and risk factors to avoid bias.
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 alongside Z72.52 for STI screening purposes.

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use with Z72.52 for patients on PrEP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z72.52?

ICD-10 code Z72.52 is used for documenting high-risk homosexual behavior, specifically male-male sexual behavior with risk factors such as multiple partners or inconsistent condom use.

How to document high-risk homosexual behavior?

Document specific sexual practices, number of partners, and any associated risk factors like substance use to accurately code high-risk homosexual behavior.

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