Z66 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Do not resuscitate for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to Z66 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z66 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z66 Do not resuscitate status
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z66 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z66 ICD 10 code
Planning for the end of life can be difficult. But by deciding what end-of-life care best suits your needs when you are healthy, you can help those close to you make the right choices when the time comes.
End-of-life planning usually includes making choices about the following:
- The goals of care (for example, whether to use certain medicines during the last days of life)
- Where you want to spend your final days
- Which treatments for end-of-life care you wish to receive
- What type of palliative care and hospice care you wish to receive
Advance directives can help make your wishes clear to your family and health care providers.
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