In simple words: This code is used when someone sees a doctor because they changed jobs.It's used to document the job change as something that may affect their health.

ICD-10-CM code Z56.1, "Change of job," is used to classify encounters where a patient's change in employment is a factor influencing their health status or reason for seeking healthcare.This code is utilized when the job change itself is the primary reason for the encounter, and not necessarily because of a directly resulting illness or injury.The code is applicable irrespective of the nature of the job change (promotion, demotion, voluntary change, etc.).

Example 1: A patient visits their physician due to increased stress and anxiety following a recent involuntary job loss, leading to insomnia and other health issues.Z56.1 might be used in conjunction with other codes describing the presenting symptoms., A patient experiences a significant career change, going from a high-stress, demanding job to a less stressful role.The physician documents the change as a factor influencing the patient's improved mental health. Z56.1 is utilized., A patient presents with symptoms of depression after accepting a new job that requires relocation, leading to feelings of isolation and detachment from their support system.The physician documents the impact of the job change, leading to the use of Z56.1.

Documentation should include details of the job change (e.g., voluntary or involuntary, reason for change, date of change), the patient's emotional response, any physical symptoms associated with the stress of the change, and the physician's assessment and plan of care.This can include notes on mental health, sleep, and other relevant symptoms.

** This code is primarily for documenting the social determinant of health related to employment changes.It should not be used when the job change is merely incidental to another diagnosis or procedure.