Z51.5 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Encounter for palliative care for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to Z51.5 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z51.5 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
- Z51 Encounter for other aftercare and medical care
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z51.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z51.5 ICD 10 code
Palliative care is treatment of the discomfort, symptoms, and stress of serious illness. It provides relief from distressing symptoms including:
- Pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Problems with sleep
It can also help you deal with the side effects of the medical treatments you're receiving.
Hospice care, care at the end of life, always includes palliative care. But you may receive palliative care at any stage of an illness. The goal is to make you comfortable and improve your quality of life.
NIH: National Institute of Nursing Research
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