Contact with and (suspected) exposure to benzene

This code indicates a patient has had contact with or is suspected of having been exposed to benzene. This exposure may be acute or chronic and could occur through inhalation, skin absorption, or ingestion, potentially leading to various health issues.

Assign this code when documentation specifies a patient's history or current situation involves contact with benzene, even if symptoms are not yet present or are non-specific. This is appropriate for occupational exposures, environmental exposures, or accidental contact where benzene is the identified agent.

• Always look for documentation specifying "benzene" as the substance of contact or exposure.
• This code is for exposure only; code any resulting conditions or symptoms separately.
• Consider additional codes for the place of occurrence (e.g., Y92.-) if relevant and documented.