Z77.21Billable
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
Short description: Contact w and exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z77
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z77
Z77Oth contact w and (suspected) exposures hazardous to healthZ77.0Contact w and exposure to hazard, chiefly nonmed, chemicalsZ77.01Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metalsZ77.010Contact with and (suspected) exposure to arsenicYesZ77.011Contact with and (suspected) exposure to leadYesZ77.012Contact with and (suspected) exposure to uraniumYesZ77.013Contact with and (suspected) exposure to gadoliniumYesZ77.018Contact w and (suspected) exposure to oth hazardous metalsYesZ77.02Contact w and exposure to hazardous aromatic compoundsZ77.020Contact with and (suspected) exposure to aromatic aminesYesZ77.021Contact with and (suspected) exposure to benzeneYesZ77.028Contact w and exposure to oth hazardous aromatic compoundsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z77.21?
Z77.21 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids.
Is Z77.21 a billable code?
Yes. Z77.21 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z77.21 in?
Z77.21 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z77.21 become effective?
Z77.21 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z77.21?
Z77.21 belongs to category Z77, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.