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  • Health Economics

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  • The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) introduced Z codes to capture social determinants of health (SDOH).
  • Documenting SDOH is crucial for understanding health disparities and tailoring interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the prevalence and trends of Z code utilization in commercial claims data.
  • To investigate variations in Z code usage across different states, domains, and age groups.
  • To examine the association between Z code documentation and healthcare spending.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of commercial claims data from 2016 to 2022.
  • Assessment of Z code prevalence, including trends and demographic/geographic variations.
  • Comparison of annual total healthcare spending between individuals with and without Z code documentation.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of Z codes in commercial claims data doubled between 2016 and 2022.
  • Despite the increase, Z code usage remained sparse and exhibited significant variability by state, domain, and age group.
  • Average annual healthcare spending was more than double for individuals with Z codes compared to those without.

Conclusions:

  • While Z code utilization is increasing, significant gaps and inconsistencies in documenting social determinants of health persist.
  • The higher healthcare costs associated with individuals with Z codes underscore the importance of addressing SDOH.
  • Further research and standardized implementation are needed to effectively leverage Z codes for public health initiatives.