Person living alone

This code indicates that a patient resides in a household by themselves, without other individuals present. It describes a social determinant of health that can impact a patient's access to care, social support, and overall well-being.

This code is appropriate when a patient's living arrangement of being alone is documented and considered relevant to their health status, treatment plan, or discharge planning. It can be used to explain potential challenges in recovery, medication adherence, or the need for home health services.

• Only assign this code when explicitly documented that the patient lives alone.
• This code is for informational purposes and does not typically impact reimbursement directly.
• Consider using in conjunction with other codes that describe social isolation or lack of social support if clinically indicated.