Z53.29Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons
Short description: Proc/trtmt not crd out bec pt decision for oth reasons
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z53
Z53Persons encntr hlth serv for spec proc & trtmt, not crd outZ53.0Proc/trtmt not carried out because of contraindicationZ53.01Proc/trtmt not carried out due to patient smokingYesZ53.09Proc/trtmt not carried out because of contraindicationYesZ53.1Proc/trtmt not crd out bec pt belief and group pressureYesZ53.2Proc/trtmt not crd out bec pt decision for oth/unsp reasonZ53.20Proc/trtmt not crd out bec pt decision for unsp reasonsYesZ53.21Proc/trtmt not crd out d/t pt lv bef seen by hlth care provYesZ53.3Procedure converted to open procedureZ53.31Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedureYesZ53.32Thoracoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedureYesZ53.33Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedureYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z53.29?
Z53.29 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons.
Is Z53.29 a billable code?
Yes. Z53.29 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z53.29 in?
Z53.29 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z53.29 become effective?
Z53.29 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z53.29?
Z53.29 belongs to category Z53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.