USING Z CODES: The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Data Journey to Better Outcomes

SDOH-related Z codes ranging from Z55-Z65 are the ICD-10-CM encounter reason codes used to document SDOH data (e.g., housing, food insecurity, transportation, etc.).Any member of a person's care team can collect SDOH data during any encounter. • Includes providers, social workers, community health workers, case managers, patient navigators, and nurses.
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