Z codes are never assigned in relation to injuries, burns, adverse effects, and poisoning.

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Z codes can be used in any healthcare setting and can be assigned as primary or secondary codes, but they are not used for injuries, burns, adverse effects, and poisoning as the primary diagnosis. They are primarily used for factors influencing health status and contact with health services, not for describing the injury or poisoning itself.

Z Codes Are Never Assigned in Relation to Injuries, Burns