ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for noise contact
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contact (with) › noise”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding noise contact
The ICD-10-CM code for noise contact is Z77.122 (Contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise).
Within Z77.12 (contact with and (suspected) exposure to hazards in the physical environment), Z77.122 is specifically for contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise. Related codes cover mold (toxic) (Z77.120), harmful algae and algae toxins (Z77.121), 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 noise contact ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for noise contact?
- Z77.122 — Contact with and (suspected) exposure to noise.
Is Z77.122 billable?
- Yes. Z77.122 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z77.122 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 Z77.122 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z77.122 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.