2025 ICD-10-CM code Z57.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Occupational exposure to risk factors Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Feed
This code signifies occupational exposure to noise.
No modifiers are typically applicable to Z57.0.
Medical necessity for coding Z57.0 is established when a patient's occupational exposure to noise is documented and demonstrably linked to their present health condition or symptoms. The linkage needs to be clinically supported by the patient history and relevant objective findings.
The clinical responsibility involves identifying and documenting the patient's occupational noise exposure, assessing its impact on their health, and providing appropriate treatment or management strategies for any resulting health problems.This may involve a physician, occupational health specialist, or other relevant healthcare professional.
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In simple words: This code is used when someone's job exposes them to harmful levels of noise.It's not a diagnosis itself, but it shows that their work environment might be affecting their health.
Z57.0, from the ICD-10-CM classification system, denotes occupational exposure to noise.It's used to classify encounters where a person's health status is influenced by exposure to noise in their work environment.This code is not a diagnosis of a specific disease but rather a factor that may contribute to various health issues. It is typically used in conjunction with other codes that describe the specific health problems resulting from the noise exposure.
Example 1: A construction worker presents with hearing loss and tinnitus, potentially attributed to prolonged exposure to loud machinery noise at their workplace. Z57.0 would be used to document the occupational noise exposure along with codes for the specific hearing problems., A musician, after years of playing loud instruments, develops hearing impairment.Z57.0 is used to document the occupational noise exposure, coupled with codes representing the hearing loss and any related conditions., An airport ground crew member experiences persistent noise-induced headaches and hyperacusis.Z57.0 would reflect their occupational exposure, and additional codes would be used to describe the specific symptoms and diagnosis.
Detailed documentation should include:* A complete history of the patient's occupational exposure to noise, including duration, intensity, and type of noise.* Results of any hearing tests or other relevant diagnostic evaluations.* A description of the patient's symptoms and any associated health problems.* Documentation of any interventions or treatment plans implemented.
** This code is intended to capture the impact of occupational noise exposure on a patient's health.It should be used to document the presence of this risk factor, not as a standalone diagnosis.The severity and specific effects of the noise exposure should be further detailed using other relevant ICD-10-CM codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Occupational Medicine, Audiology, Otolaryngology
- Place of Service:Office, Occupational Health Clinic, Hospital