ICD-10-CM Z91.1: Patient's noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z91.1

Patient's noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z91.1

Excludes2: Not Included Here

caregiver noncompliance with patient's medical treatment and regimen (Z91.A-)

Code First

underdosing of medication (T36-T50) with fifth or sixth character 6

Code First

underdosing of medication (T36-T50) with fifth or sixth character 6

Code First

, if applicable, adverse effect of underdosing (T36-T50)

Inclusion Terms

Inability to comply with dietary regimen

Inclusion Terms

Patient's underdosing of medication NOS

Inclusion Terms

Patient's nonadherence to medical treatment

Code Also

, if applicable, to identify underdosing of specific drug (T36-T50 with final character 6)

Code Also

, if applicable, food insecurity (Z59.4-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z91.1 (Patient's noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen)

ICD-10-CM code Z91.1 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 Z91.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z91.1 - Patient's noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen. 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 Patient's noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen.