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Healthcare news: Study finds ICD-10-CM codes for housing insecurity going underreported

Patients who self-reported housing instability often didn’t have the correct ICD-10-CM codes documented in their record, according to a recent study. Review the results of the study and be more aware of the importance of properly documenting housing insecurity to ensure appropriate housing and medical services are delivered.

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