Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

This code signifies a patient's exposure to secondhand smoke specifically within their workplace environment. It indicates that the individual's occupation is the source of their involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms or conditions that are potentially exacerbated or caused by regular exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at their job. This is relevant for occupational health assessments or when documenting contributing factors to a patient's health status.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the exposure to the patient's occupation.
• Do not use this code for general exposure to secondhand smoke outside of a work setting.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for conditions potentially caused or worsened by tobacco smoke exposure.