ICD-10-CM Z53.21: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z53.21 (Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider)

ICD-10-CM code Z53.21 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z53.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z53.21 - Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider.