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Published on Tue Sep 24, 2024
Question: Do the ICD-10-CM Z codes affect reimbursement, or are they strictly for statistical purposes? Colorado Subscriber Answer: The Z-code category (Chapter 21) of ICD-10-CM is titled “Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).” Providers should use Z codes to help provide a comprehensive description of a patient encounter and their current condition — which has the upshot of [...]