Question 1

Is Z58 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z58 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z58 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z58 represents Problems related to physical environment. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z58?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z58 is section:Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Z58?

Accepted Answer

Code Z58 has Type 2 Excludes including: occupational exposure (Z57.-). These conditions are not included in Z58 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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