Uncongenial work environment

This diagnosis code signifies a patient's reported distress or health impact stemming from an unpleasant or hostile work environment. It indicates that the workplace conditions are perceived as a significant stressor contributing to the patient's presenting symptoms or overall well-being.

Apply this code when a patient presents with stress, anxiety, depression, or other health issues directly attributed to an unfavorable work atmosphere, such as bullying, harassment, excessive pressure, or lack of support. This code is appropriate when the work environment is identified as a primary psychosocial factor impacting the patient's health.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the primary mental or physical health condition.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the patient's symptoms or condition to the reported work environment issues.
• Do not use this code for general job dissatisfaction without a clear clinical impact on the patient's health.