NYS SDOH Workgroup Coding Guidance 2020.pdf

Proposed Guidance on Utilizing ICD-10 Z Codes for Social Determinants of Health Diagnoses

Providers now more than ever know the importance of social determinants of health (SDOH), and several health care organizations have started to screen for social needs and document them in the medical record. Some providers have started to code patient social needs with available ICD-10 z codes.