Carers other noncompl with pt meds regimen due to fin hrdshp

This code indicates that a patient's prescribed medication regimen is not being followed due to their caregiver's inability to afford the medications. This noncompliance is specifically attributed to financial constraints experienced by the caregiver, rather than the patient themselves. It highlights a social determinant of health impacting treatment adherence.

Use this code when documentation clearly states that a patient's medication noncompliance is a direct result of their caregiver's financial hardship. This may be identified during patient interviews, social work assessments, or when discussing barriers to treatment with the caregiver. It is appropriate when the patient is dependent on the caregiver for medication acquisition.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the condition being treated by the non-adhered medication.
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the caregiver's financial hardship to the patient's medication noncompliance.
• Do not use if the patient themselves is experiencing financial hardship; a different code would apply in that scenario.