Current
Z79 — Long term (current) drug therapy
Part of Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services , block Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) .
Official Notes
Child Codes
- Z79.0 Long term (current) use of anticoagulants and antithrombotics/antiplatelets Has subcodes
- Z79.1 Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID) Billable
- Z79.2 Long term (current) use of antibiotics Billable
- Z79.3 Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives Billable
- Z79.4 Long term (current) use of insulin Billable
- Z79.5 Long term (current) use of steroids Has subcodes
- Z79.6 Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants Has subcodes
- Z79.8 Other long term (current) drug therapy Has subcodes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite Z79.
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