Occupational exposure to risk factors
In Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65), chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services
11 billable codes under Z57: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers when and how to use Z codes (Z00-Z99) for encounters and supplementary information, including contact, status, history, screening, aftercare, exams, and social determinants of health.
All codes under Z57
Z57 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- Z57.0Occupational exposure to noise
- Z57.1Occupational exposure to radiation
- Z57.2Occupational exposure to dust
- Z57.3Occupational exposure to other air contaminants
- Z57.31Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
- Z57.39Occupational exposure to other air contaminants
- Z57.4Occupational exposure to toxic agents in agriculture
- Z57.5Occupational exposure to toxic agents in other industries
- Z57.6Occupational exposure to extreme temperature
- Z57.7Occupational exposure to vibration
- Z57.8Occupational exposure to other risk factors
- Z57.9Occupational exposure to unspecified risk factor
Z57 MS-DRG
As the principal diagnosis, all 11 billable codes under Z57 group to MS-DRG 951 (v44.0).
Other codes that refer to Z57
Notes on these codes point to Z57.
- Z13.88 Excludes1: those exposed to contaminants without suspected disorders (Z57.-, Z77.-)
- Z56 Excludes2: occupational exposure to risk factors (Z57.-)
- Z58 Excludes2: occupational exposure (Z57.-)
- Z77 Excludes2: occupational exposure to risk factors (Z57.-)
- Z91 Excludes2: occupational exposure to risk factors (Z57.-)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Occupational Health
Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include: Good job safety and prevention practices can reduce your risk of these problems. Try to stay fit, reduce stress, set up your work area properly, and use the right equipment and gear.
Read more about occupational health on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.