Avoid Use of ICD COVID Vaccination Status Codes and Prevent Discrimination Based on Vaccine Status

Year: 2023

Resolution Number: 34

Action Taken: Disapproved

Status:

Author(s): Joann Smith, MD

Sponsor: Sherwin Imlay, MD

On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advise physicians, and those coding and billing for physician services, not to use the new Z28 set of ICD codes, due to their potential for abuse and violation of privacy and advise physicians not to discriminate in the provision of medical care, or allow others to do so, based on COVID 19 immunization status.

Fiscal Note: $2,000-$4,000

Resolution: View PDF for Avoid Use of ICD COVID Vaccination Status Codes and Prevent Discrimination Based on Vaccine Status

For More Information, Contact:

Stacie Saylor , Manager
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
ssaylor@msms.org