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Z20.81

Non-billable

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases

Z20.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z20.810 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z20.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z20.81?
Z20.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z20.81 a billable code?
No — Z20.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z20.810) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z20.81?
Z20.81 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z20.810, Z20.811, Z20.818.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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