Unspecified problem related to lifestyle

This code signifies a documented issue impacting a patient's health or well-being that is broadly attributed to their lifestyle choices, but without specific details regarding the nature of the problem or the lifestyle factor involved. It indicates that a lifestyle-related concern exists, but further specificity is lacking in the clinical documentation.

This code is appropriate when a clinician identifies a lifestyle-related problem as a factor in a patient's presentation or management, but the documentation does not elaborate on the specific lifestyle issue (e.g., diet, exercise, stress, substance use) or the precise health consequence. It can be used when a more specific V-code for lifestyle factors is not supported by the available information.

• Avoid using this code if more specific V-codes related to lifestyle (e.g., V69.0 Lack of exercise, V69.1 Unhealthy diet) can be supported by the documentation.
• Query the provider for more specific information if a lifestyle-related problem is noted but not detailed, to allow for more precise coding.
• This code should generally be used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for other medical conditions.