2025 ICD-10-CM code Z56.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Social Determinants of Health - Problems related to employment and unemployment Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Feed
Threat of job loss impacting health status.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances and services provided. For instance, modifiers may be used to indicate the place of service or the type of visit (e.g., new patient, established patient).
The medical necessity is established by the significant impact of the threat of job loss on the patient's physical or mental health.Documentation must demonstrate a clear causal link between the threat and the patient's symptoms, justifying the need for medical intervention.
The clinical responsibility involves assessing the patient's mental and physical health status as it relates to the threat of job loss. This might include evaluating anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, or other physical symptoms stemming from the stress.Treatment plans may involve counseling, stress management techniques, or referral to social services for job assistance.
- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z55-Z65: Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
In simple words: This code is used when someone is worried about losing their job and that worry is affecting their health.The doctor will use this code to track how job insecurity affects people's health.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies a situation where an individual faces the risk of losing their job, which is considered a factor influencing their overall health and well-being.This code is used when the threat of job loss is a significant reason for the encounter with healthcare services, or when it significantly impacts the patient's health status.It is crucial to document the specific details of the threat and its impact on the patient's mental or physical health.
Example 1: A 45-year-old male patient presents with anxiety and insomnia after receiving notice that his company is downsizing and his position may be eliminated. The physician documents the threat of job loss and its impact on his sleep and emotional well-being. Code Z56.2 is used., A 32-year-old female patient reports increased stress and headaches due to constant pressure and threats from her supervisor regarding potential layoffs.This is noted as a significant factor contributing to her current health concerns. Code Z56.2 is used., A 50-year-old self-employed individual experiences significant anxiety and chest pain related to the potential failure of his business and ensuing job loss. He is referred to mental health services. Code Z56.2 is documented as a contributing factor.
Detailed documentation should include a description of the threat of job loss, the patient's subjective experience of the threat (e.g., anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance), objective findings (e.g., elevated heart rate, blood pressure), the duration of the threat, and the impact on the patient's daily life and overall health.Documentation must link the threat to the patient's presentation and symptoms. Any treatment provided should also be meticulously documented.
** Z56.2 should not be used if the job loss is already a fact, rather than a threat. In such cases, other codes reflecting unemployment or its consequences would be more appropriate.Use of this code is not limited to formal employment; it can also apply to self-employed individuals facing business failure.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Occupational Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Urgent Care Facility