ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z55.6
Problems related to health literacy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z55.6
Inclusion Terms
- Difficulty understanding health related information
- Difficulty understanding medication instructions
- Problem completing medical forms
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z55.6 (Problems related to health literacy)
ICD-10-CM code Z55.6 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 Z55.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z55.6 - Problems related to health literacy. 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 Problems related to health literacy.