Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V82.5
Screening for chemical poisoning and other contamination
  • Short description: SCREEN-CONTAMINATION NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM V82.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V82.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: V82.5 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z13.88 Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Approximate Synonyms
  • Lead screening done
  • Screening for high lead level
  • Screening for lead
Applies To
  • Screening for:
    • heavy metal poisoning
    • ingestion of radioactive substance
    • poisoning from contaminated water supply
    • radiation exposure
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V82.5:
  • Screening (for) V82.9
    • chemical poisoning V82.5
    • contamination NEC (see also Poisoning) V82.5
    • heavy metal poisoning V82.5
    • ingestion of radioactive substance V82.5
    • lead poisoning V82.5
    • poisoning
      • chemical NEC V82.5
      • contaminated water supply V82.5
      • heavy metal V82.5
    • radiation exposure V82.5
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