Z40-Z54: Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and health care
Z53: Persons encountering health services for specific procedures, not carried out
There are various reasons why a measure is not carried out. Sometimes you may have particular diseases for which the measure should not be carried out. It is also possible that the measure was canceled, for instance for technical or personal reasons.
Z53.0: Procedure not carried out because of contraindication
Z53.1: Procedure not carried out because of patient's decision for reasons of belief and group pressure
Z53.2: Procedure not carried out because of patient's decision for other and unspecified reasons
Z53.8: Procedure not carried out for other reasons
Z53.9: Procedure not carried out, unspecified reason
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If you see an ICD diagnosis code (e.g., on a medical report), be aware that doctors may also include additional indicators to express diagnostic certainty. Only a healthcare professional can interpret these codes accurately in the context of your individual case.
For a complete understanding of your condition and what the diagnosis means for you, please speak directly with your doctor.