Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z28.02 is the diagnosis code for Immunization not carried out because of chronic illness or condition of patient. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Z28.02 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z28.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z28.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Immunization not carried out because of chronic illness or condition of patient". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z28.02 is Z28.0 ("Immunization not carried out because of contraindication"). Z28.02 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z28.02 is located in Section Z20-Z29 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Z28.02 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use Z28.02 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Immunization not carried out because of chronic illness or condition of patient" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Immunization not carried out because of chronic illness or condition of patient is Z28.02.
Yes, Z28.02 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z28.02 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z28.02 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.