ICD-10-CM

ICD-10 code for Underdosing intentional NEC: Z91.128

The ICD-10-CM index points "Underdosing intentional NEC" to Z91.128, Patient's intentional underdosing of medication regimen for other reason. Z91.128 is a billable code.

Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page

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More specific codes in Z91

A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report. Listed second marks a billable manifestation code (its CDC title says it is "classified elsewhere"): code the underlying disease or condition first, then this code.

Code first

The CDC tabular list says to report the code named here before this one.

From Z91.12. A note on a category applies to every code under it.

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

Code also

The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.

From Z91.1. A note on a category applies to every code under it.

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

Excludes2

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What is the ICD-10 code for Underdosing intentional NEC?

The ICD-10-CM index points "Underdosing intentional NEC" to Z91.128, Patient's intentional underdosing of medication regimen for other reason. Z91.128 is a billable code.

Is Z91.128 billable?

Yes. Z91.128 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.

What documentation notes apply to Z91.128?

The CDC tabular list gives 6 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for Z91.128 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.

What chapter is Z91.128 in?

Chapter 21. Factors influencing health status.

When do ICD-10-CM codes change?

Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.

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