AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2007 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Exposure to Black Mold

After Hurricane Katrina, many homes with water damage developed black mold (stachybotrys). Many people returned to their homes exposing themselves to items such as water-soaked wood, ceiling tiles, paneling, infested areas in the floors or walls, even items made of cotton where black mold is found. Currently, there is no ICD-9-CM code for exposure to black mold. How should this be coded? ...

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