The CDC is now keeping track of those who are unvaccinated against COVID 19. The ICD 10 code (International Classification of Diseases) used to identify patients who are unvaccinated is Z28.310. This code is entered into your medical record and is then reported to the CDC. 1/5
If you are asked about your vaccination status you may reply, "I do not wish to discuss my vaccination status." NOTE: There is no 'box' or ICD 10 code that indicates that a patient does not wish to discuss their vaccination status. 2/5
The three applicable ICD 10 codes are: Z28.310 (COVID unvaccinated), Z28.311 (COVID vaccinated), and Z28.39 (other unvaccinated). 3/5
NOTE: Patients have the right to withhold personal medical information under all circumstances, but particularly "when the status of vaccination has no effect on patient management," as per CDC guidelines.4/5
If pressed to divulge your vaccination status, repeat that you do not wish to discuss this topic. If pressed further, leave and submit a letter to the healthcare provider, with a copy to your attorney, complaining of harassment in a medical setting.5/5 #FEDUP
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