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Capturing Social Determinants of Health Using Z Codes

Case Manager Scenario

A case manager meets with an elderly patient to review her hospital discharge plan.

The patient says she doesn’t have any friends or contact with her family and doesn't have any social support to help her.

The case manager can add inadequate social support to the problem list, coded as Z60.8, other problems related to social environment. Then, the case manager can make a referral and follow up with the patient as needed.
A younger and older woman viewing a tablet screen.