Z55.6
BillableProblems related to health literacy
Problems related to health literacy
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Difficulty understanding health related information
- Difficulty understanding medication instructions
- Problem completing medical forms
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 Z55.6?
ICD-10-CM code Z55.6 represents "Problems related to health literacy". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z55.6 a billable code?
Yes, Z55.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z55.6 in?
Z55.6 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z55.6?
Z55.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z55.6?
Z55.6 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C5782236, C5781644, C5781647, C5782376. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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