Learn about Improving the Collection of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Data with ICD-10-CM Z Codes. This new CMS infographic helps you understand and use Z codes to improve the quality and collection of health equity data.
Using social determinants of health can:
Enhance quality improvement activities
Track factors that influence people’s health
Provide insight into existing health inequities
More Information:
Using SDOH Z Codes Can Enhance Your Quality Improvement Initiatives infographic: step-by-step instructions
Data Highlight: Z code usage
CDC ICD-10-CM Browser Tool: Search for current Z codes
CMS Office of Minority Health webpage: health equity-focused resources
Get the October 2023 release (v04.2.23). See Home Health Prospective Payment System Grouper Software for a summary of changes.
More Information:
Section 80 Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 10