Inadequate material resources

This code signifies a patient's lack of essential resources such as food, shelter, clothing, or utilities, which directly impacts their health and well-being. It indicates a social determinant of health where basic necessities are insufficient to maintain a healthy living standard.

This code is appropriate when a patient's medical condition or treatment plan is complicated or directly influenced by their inability to access adequate material resources. It can be used when a physician documents a patient's homelessness, food insecurity, or lack of appropriate clothing contributing to their health issues.

• Ensure physician documentation clearly links the lack of material resources to the patient's health status or treatment.
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for the primary medical condition.
• Avoid using this code if the lack of resources is merely mentioned without a clear impact on health or care.