Z53.2
Non-billableProc/trtmt not crd out bec pt decision for oth/unsp reason
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other and unspecified reasons
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z53.2?
ICD-10-CM code Z53.2 represents "Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other and unspecified reasons". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z53.2 a billable code?
No, Z53.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z53.2.
What chapter is Z53.2 in?
Z53.2 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z53.2?
Z53.2 has 3 child codes, including: Z53.20 (Proc/trtmt not crd out bec pt decision for unsp reasons), Z53.21 (Proc/trtmt not crd out d/t pt lv bef seen by hlth care prov), Z53.29 (Proc/trtmt not crd out bec pt decision for oth reasons).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z53.2?
Z53.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910973. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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