Z28.21

Billable

Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z20-Z29

Parent Code

Z28.2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • vaccination not carried out

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • , if applicable, encounter for immunization safety counseling (Z71.85)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for immunization not carried out because of patient refusal?

The ICD-10-CM code for immunization not carried out because of patient refusal is Z28.21. The full clinical description is "Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal". Z28.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z28.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z28.21 represents "Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z28.21 a billable code?

Yes, Z28.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z28.21 in?

Z28.21 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z28.21 map to?

Z28.21 maps to 35 SNOMED CT concepts: 1193582005, 1145033000, 1145032005, 1157118003, 1162649002, and 30 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z28.21?

Z28.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910677. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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