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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for mold toxic contact

Z77.120

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)

✓ Billable / specificNot a principal dx

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contact (with) › mold (toxic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding mold toxic contact

The ICD-10-CM code for mold toxic contact is Z77.120 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic)).

Within Z77.12 (contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment), Z77.120 is specifically for contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic). Related codes cover harmful algae and algae toxins (Z77.121), noise (Z77.122), radon and other naturally occurring radiation (Z77.123) and other hazards in the physical environment (Z77.128).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about mold toxic contact ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for mold toxic contact?

Z77.120 — Contact with and (suspected) exposure to mold (toxic).

Is Z77.120 billable?

Yes. Z77.120 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can Z77.120 be used as a principal diagnosis?

No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z77.120 a CC or MCC?

No. Z77.120 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.