Contact with and (suspected) exposure to uranium

This code indicates a patient's documented contact with or suspected exposure to uranium. This exposure can be acute or chronic and may or may not be associated with current symptoms or health concerns. It signifies the potential for future health effects due to the radioactive and toxic properties of uranium.

Use this code when a patient reports a history of exposure to uranium, such as individuals working in uranium mining, processing, or nuclear industries. It is also appropriate for patients living in areas with known environmental uranium contamination or those involved in incidents where uranium exposure is suspected. This code is for the exposure event itself, not for conditions resulting from the exposure.

• Do not use this code if the patient has retained depleted uranium fragments; refer to the Excludes1 note.
• Always code any resulting signs, symptoms, or confirmed conditions related to the uranium exposure in addition to this code.
• This code is for exposure, not for the presence of uranium in the body from medical procedures or diagnostic tests.