2025 ICD-10-CM code Z77.112
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Feed
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to soil pollution.
Medical necessity is established when the patient presents with symptoms or conditions that are potentially related to exposure to soil pollution.The physician must document the clinical rationale for the encounter, including the assessment of the exposure, the evaluation of the patient's symptoms, and the plan of care.
The clinical responsibility depends on the specific circumstances.It could involve a primary care physician, specialist (e.g., toxicologist, pulmonologist, dermatologist), or other healthcare professional assessing the patient for signs and symptoms related to soil pollutant exposure, ordering tests to evaluate the extent and effects of exposure, and recommending treatment or preventative measures. The clinician would also appropriately document the encounter.
- Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z77-Z99: Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
In simple words: This code is used when someone has come into contact with, or is suspected of having been exposed to, dirty or polluted soil.The doctor uses this code to record the visit to check for health problems that might be caused by the exposure.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies encounters for individuals who have had contact with or suspected exposure to soil pollution.It's used when the encounter's primary reason is related to assessing or managing potential health consequences stemming from this exposure. The code should be used in conjunction with a procedure code if any procedures were performed during the encounter. This code is part of a broader category encompassing various environmental hazards and health status influences.
Example 1: A farmer presents to a clinic after experiencing skin irritation following prolonged contact with contaminated soil on their farm. The Z77.112 code is used to document the encounter alongside codes for the skin condition., A child is brought to the emergency room after playing in a park with soil suspected of containing heavy metals.The Z77.112 code is documented alongside any appropriate codes reflecting the child's symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting) and any tests conducted., A construction worker reports to their physician with respiratory symptoms after working on a site where soil was disturbed, potentially releasing hazardous substances.The Z77.112 code is used in conjunction with codes related to their respiratory issues and any diagnostic tests performed.
Detailed documentation should include the patient's history of exposure to soil pollution (including location, duration, and nature of exposure), detailed description of symptoms, results of any diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, imaging studies), and any treatment administered.Documentation should clearly link the symptoms and conditions to the soil exposure.
** This code is frequently used in conjunction with other codes describing specific illnesses or conditions resulting from soil contamination.Always ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation to support the medical necessity of the visit and coding accuracy.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Family medicine, occupational medicine, toxicology, environmental health
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility, other outpatient settings