Financial insecurity
ICD-10 Z59.86 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of financial insecurity.
Financial insecurity refers to the lack of sufficient financial resources to meet basic needs, which can significantly impact an individual's health status and access to healthcare services. This Z code is used to identify patients who may be experiencing financial difficulties that affect their ability to afford medications, transportation to healthcare appointments, or necessary preventive care. Financial insecurity can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues, which may further complicate existing health conditions. Preventive care and screenings may be neglected due to financial constraints, leading to poorer health outcomes. Healthcare providers should be aware of these social determinants of health and consider them when developing care plans. Addressing financial insecurity through community resources, social services, and patient education can improve health outcomes and encourage patients to seek necessary care.
Documentation should include patient-reported financial difficulties, impact on medication adherence, and access to care.
Routine checkups where financial barriers affect preventive screenings or follow-up care.
Consideration of social determinants and their influence on patient health and treatment adherence.
Population-level data on financial insecurity and its correlation with health outcomes.
Epidemiological studies assessing the impact of financial insecurity on community health.
Focus on tracking health disparities and resource allocation.
Used when counseling patients about financial resources and health management.
Document the counseling session and its impact on health outcomes.
Primary care providers should integrate financial counseling into routine visits.
Z59.86 should be used when financial insecurity is documented as impacting a patient's health status or access to care. It is important to provide supporting documentation that links financial issues to health outcomes.
