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ICD-10-CM Code for Problems related to health literacy Z55.6

ICD-10 code Z55.6 for Problems related to health 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 health literacy
Difficulty understanding health related information
Difficulty understanding medication instructions
Problem completing medical forms

Z55

Excludes1: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

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