Change of job

This code indicates a patient's change in employment status, specifically a new job or a significant alteration in their current role. It reflects a psychosocial factor that may impact a patient's health, stress levels, or access to care due to changes in work environment, schedule, or benefits.

Use this code when a patient reports a recent job change as a contributing factor to their presenting symptoms, mental health concerns, or as a relevant social determinant of health. It is often used in conjunction with other codes describing the patient's primary medical condition or reason for encounter.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, never primary.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the job change to the patient's health status or care plan.
• Do not use for unemployment or job-related stress without an actual change in employment.