Unvaccinated for COVID-19

This code indicates that a patient has not received any doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. It signifies a patient's unvaccinated status specifically in relation to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, as opposed to other preventable diseases. This status may be relevant for risk assessment, treatment planning, or public health tracking.

Apply this code when a patient's medical record explicitly states they are unvaccinated for COVID-19. This is particularly useful when the unvaccinated status impacts clinical decision-making, such as determining isolation protocols, eligibility for certain treatments, or assessing risk of severe disease. It can also be used in conjunction with other codes to explain the context of a patient's COVID-19 infection or exposure.

• Do not use this code if the patient has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, even if they are not fully vaccinated.
• This code is for unvaccinated status only; do not use it to indicate vaccine hesitancy or refusal without a clear statement of unvaccinated status.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, as it describes a status rather than a primary condition.