Z75.3: Unavailability and inaccessibility of health-care facilities

Unavailability and inaccessibility of health-care facilities, represented by ICD-10 code Z75.3, is a circumstance that poses great challenges to individuals seeking medical care. This situation is not an illness or medical condition, but a social and infrastructural issue that can indirectly impact people's health. This circumstance arises when there are no health services available or when these services exist, but individuals cannot readily access them due to various barriers. These obstacles might include geographical distance, lack of transportation, high costs, long waits, cultural differences, or lack of knowledge about the available services. The effects of this circumstance vary widely and can lead to delayed treatments, worsening of medical conditions, or neglect of preventive care. Unavailability and inaccessibility, while not a disease, significantly influence the state of public health and individuals' ability to recover from illnesses and maintain good health.