Z20
⚠ Non-billable
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to communicable diseases
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Factors Influencing Health Status
Code
Z20
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Factors Influencing Health Status
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z20?
ICD-10-CM code Z20 represents Contact with and (suspected) exposure to communicable diseases. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Z20 billable?
No. Z20 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Z20 in?
Z20 belongs to the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (Z00–Z99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Z20 category
Z20.0
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to intestinal infectious diseases
Non-billable
Z20.1
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Billable
Z20.2
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Billable
Z20.3
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rabies
Billable
Z20.4
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to rubella
Billable
Z20.5
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Billable
Z20.6
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Billable
Z20.7
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations
Billable
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