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Z59.41

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Food insecurity

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person does not have reliable access to enough food to meet their nutritional needs.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the food insecurity is due to lack of money, access, or other barriers
  • •Consider the impact on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and overall health status

Code Hierarchy

└Z59Problems related to housing and economic circumstances└Z59.4Lack of adequate food└Z59.41Food insecurity
└Z59.41Food insecurity

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