Pt noncompl w oth med trtmt and regimen d/t financl hardship

This code indicates a patient's failure to adhere to prescribed medical treatments or regimens, excluding medication, specifically because they cannot afford the associated costs. This noncompliance can significantly impact treatment efficacy and overall health outcomes.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states the patient is not following a recommended treatment plan (e.g., physical therapy, dietary restrictions, follow-up appointments, medical devices) and the primary reason cited is financial difficulty. This often arises in chronic disease management or post-operative care where ongoing adherence is crucial.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the noncompliance to financial hardship, not just general nonadherence.
• This code is for non-medication treatments; use other Z91.1 codes for medication noncompliance.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, as it describes a factor influencing the primary medical condition.