![]() The new code for “other underimmunization status” includes delinquent immunization status and lapsed immunization schedule status. Z28.311 Partially vaccinated for COVID-19Ī third new code describes other underimmunization status:Īdditional codes are assigned, if applicable, to provide additional reasons for underimmunization, such as contraindication (Z28.0-) or the patient’s decision for reasons of belief or group pressure (Z28.1). ![]() Two new ICD-10-CM codes have been created for underimmunization for COVID-19 status: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing nine new procedure codes to describe the introduction or infusion of therapeutics, including vaccines for COVID-19 treatment, into ICD-10-PCS, also effective April 1, 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing three new diagnosis codes into ICD-10-CM, effective April 1, 2022.
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