Z91.198
BillablePatient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen for other reason
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient is not following their medical treatment or care plan for reasons other than those specifically listed, such as personal preference or other documented factors.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when noncompliance exists but the reason doesn't fit into more specific categories
- •Document the specific reason in the medical record for clarity and future reference
Code Hierarchy
└Z91Personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified└Z91.1Patient's noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen└Z91.19Patient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen└Z91.198Patient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen for other reason
└Z91.198Patient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen for other reason