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ICD-10-CM Code for Problems related to education and literacy Z55

ICD-10 code Z55 for Problems related to education and literacy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Problems related to education and literacy
Excludes1: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)
 
Z55 Problems related to education and literacy
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Illiteracy and low-level literacy
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Schooling unavailable and unattainable
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Failed school examinations
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Underachievement in school
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Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates
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Less than a high school diploma
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Problems related to health literacy
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Other problems related to education and literacy
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Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified

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