`Z53.29` Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 795 in MDC 15.

V64.06 Vaccination not carried out because of patient refusal (approximate)
V64.2 Surgical or other procedure not carried out because of patient's decision (approximate)

Unacceptable principal diagnosis: These codes describe a circumstance which influences care but is not a current illness or injury, or capture only an underlying condition, and are unacceptable as principal diagnosis.

Canceled procedure (surgical) › because of › left against medical advice (AMA)
Canceled procedure (surgical) › because of › patient's decision › specified reason NEC
Procedure (surgical) › not done › because of › patient's decision › left against medical advice (AMA)
Procedure (surgical) › not done › because of › patient's decision › specified reason NEC
Refusal of › treatment (because of) › left against medical advice (AMA)
Refusal of › treatment (because of) › patient's decision NEC

Z53.09 Procedure and treatment not carried out because of other contraindication
Z53.1 Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for reasons of belief and group pressure
Z53.2 Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other and unspecified reasons
Z53.20 Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons
Z53.21 Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
Z53.29 Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons (this code)
Z53.3 Procedure converted to open procedure
Z53.31 Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
Z53.32 Thoracoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
Z53.33 Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
Z53.39 Other specified procedure converted to open procedure