Z55.0
BillableIlliteracy and low-level literacy
Illiteracy and low-level literacy
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z55.0?
ICD-10-CM code Z55.0 represents "Illiteracy and low-level literacy". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z55.0 a billable code?
Yes, Z55.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z55.0 in?
Z55.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z55.0?
Z55.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z55.0 map to?
Z55.0 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 4506002, 365792003, 440039008, 161112004, 707843000, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z55.0?
Z55.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476584. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.