Contact with or exposure to cholera

This code indicates that an individual has had contact with a person or environment known to be infected with cholera, or has been exposed to the cholera bacterium. It signifies a potential risk of developing the disease due to this exposure, even if the individual is currently asymptomatic.

Use this code when a patient presents for evaluation after known exposure to a cholera outbreak, or after close contact with a confirmed cholera case. It is also appropriate for individuals who have traveled to an area with active cholera transmission and are being screened for potential infection.

• This code is for exposure only, not for a confirmed cholera infection.
• Do not use this code if the patient has active cholera; instead, code for the confirmed infection.
• Consider using additional codes for symptoms or other relevant conditions if present.