Pt intentl undrdose of meds regimen due to financl hardship

This code signifies that a patient is deliberately taking less than the prescribed dose of their medication because they cannot afford the full amount. This behavior can lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes, disease progression, or symptom exacerbation due to insufficient medication levels.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's self-reported or physician-observed intentional reduction of medication dosage directly linked to financial constraints. This often surfaces during medication reconciliation, patient interviews, or when discussing adherence issues.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "financial hardship" as the reason for underdosing, not just general non-adherence.
• This code is a secondary diagnosis, always reported in conjunction with the condition being treated by the underdosed medication.
• Do not use for unintentional underdosing (e.g., forgetfulness) or underdosing due to other reasons (e.g., side effects).