Question 1

Is Z57 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z57 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 Z57 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z57 represents Occupational exposure to risk factors. 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

When was ICD-10 code Z57 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z57 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z57?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z57 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.

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Is Z57 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z57 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Z57 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z57?