Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

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ICD-10-CM Code Z28.21
Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal​

BILLABLE POA Exempt | ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Z28.21 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of immunization not carried out because of patient refusal. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

POA Indicators on CMS form 4010A are as follows:

IndicatorMeaningCMS Will Pay CC/MCC DRG Costs
YDiagnosis was present at time of inpatient admissionYes
NDiagnosis was not present at time of inpatient admissionNo
UDocumentation insufficient to determine if the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.No
WClinically undetermined. Provider unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.Yes
1Exempt from POA reportingNo



Papers please
 
Well we don't have immunizations for covid, only a vaccine, and they are not the same thing.
 
Nope, scroll down the page, it includes Vax and Immunizations

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Z28.21 - Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal'​

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Z28.21. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Immunization (see: Vaccination) +
 

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