Person awaiting admission to adequate facility elsewhere

This code signifies that a patient requires transfer to a more appropriate healthcare facility but is currently awaiting an available bed or necessary arrangements for admission. It indicates that the current facility cannot provide the optimal level of care or specialized services needed for the patient's condition.

This code is used when a patient is medically stable but requires a higher level of care (e.g., a specialized rehabilitation center, a long-term acute care hospital, or a psychiatric facility) that is not available at the current location. It also applies when a patient needs to be transferred to a facility closer to their home or support system for ongoing care.

• Assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary diagnosis for which the patient requires transfer.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the need for transfer and the reason for the delay in admission to the appropriate facility.
• Do not use this code if the patient is awaiting discharge home or to a non-medical facility.