Z28.82 – Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z28.82

Code: Z28.82 (claims format: Z2882)
Description: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
Parent codes: Z28 › Z28.8

Notes for Z28.82

Applicable to:

Immunization not carried out because of guardian refusal
Immunization not carried out because of parent refusal

Excludes1 (not coded here):

immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal because of religious belief (Z28.1)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z28 – Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status

Includes:

vaccination not carried out

Code also:

, if applicable, encounter for immunization safety counseling (Z71.85)

Index terms for Z28.82

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z28.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z28.82?

Z28.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal, in the block Z20-Z29 (Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases).

Is Z28.82 a billable code?

Yes. Z28.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z28.82 belong to?

It belongs to category Z28 – Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.