Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z77.011 is the diagnosis code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Z77.011 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z77.011 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z77.011 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z77.011 is Z77.01 ("Contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazardous metals"). Z77.011 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z77.011 is located in Section Z77-Z99 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Z77.011 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead is Z77.011.
Yes, Z77.011 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z77.011 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z77.011 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.