Lack of physical exercise

This diagnosis code indicates a patient's insufficient engagement in physical activity, leading to a sedentary lifestyle. It signifies a lack of regular, structured movement or exercise necessary for maintaining health and preventing chronic conditions.

Use this code when a provider documents a patient's sedentary habits or lack of exercise as a contributing factor to their health status, or as a focus for health promotion and counseling. It is appropriate when the patient's physical inactivity is identified as a problem or risk factor.

• Assign this code as a secondary diagnosis when the lack of exercise impacts or is related to a primary condition.
• Do not use this code if the lack of exercise is due to a medical condition that inherently restricts activity (e.g., paralysis, severe arthritis); instead, code the underlying condition.
• Consider using in conjunction with codes for obesity, hypertension, or diabetes when the sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor.