ICD Code Z20.2

ICD code Z20.2 is contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission.

1. Documented exposure to a confirmed case of an infectious disease.

2. No current symptoms or signs of the infectious disease in the individual.

3. No laboratory confirmation of infection in the individual at the time of encounter.

4. Encounter is for observation, evaluation, or counseling due to the exposure risk.

5. The individual may require testing, prophylactic treatment, or follow-up due to the exposure.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z20.2 include:

- 99202–99205 (Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management, new patient)

- 99211–99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management, established patient)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention)

- 99406–99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit)

- 99441–99443 (Telephone evaluation and management service)

- 99381–99397 (Preventive medicine services, new and established patients)

- 86580 (Tuberculosis, intradermal test)

- 86480 (Tuberculosis, interferon gamma release assay)

- 87081 (Culture, screening only, bacterial; throat)

- 87880 (Infectious agent detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation; Streptococcus, group A)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario.

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