ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for refusal of
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Refusal of”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding refusal of
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for refusal of; the code depends on the details below.
More specific refusal of codes (official index)
- food, psychogenic F50.89 — Other specified eating disorder
- treatment (because of) Z53.20 — Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons
- left against medical advice (AMA) Z53.29 — Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons
- left without being seen Z53.21 — Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
- patient's decision NEC Z53.29 — Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons
- reasons of belief or group pressure Z53.1 — Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for reasons of belief and group pressure
Common questions about refusal of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for treatment refusal of?
- Z53.20 — Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons.