Patient's intentl undrdose of meds regimen for oth reason

This code signifies a patient's deliberate decision to take less than the prescribed amount of a medication, or to skip doses, for reasons other than financial hardship or age-related physical debility. This intentional deviation from the prescribed regimen can lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes or worsening of the underlying condition.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates the patient consciously reduced their medication intake due to personal beliefs, perceived side effects, fear of addiction, or other non-financial/non-age-related reasons. This would include situations where the patient admits to underdosing because they "feel better" or "don't think they need it."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the underdosing was intentional and for a reason other than cost or physical inability.
• Do not use this code for accidental underdosing or non-compliance due to forgetfulness.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for the condition being treated, as the underdosing may impact its management.