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HomeICD-10 CodesZ79
ICD-10-CM
Non-billable

Z79

Classification
Category:Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
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Coding Guidance
Z79 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
Inclusion Terms
  • long term (current) drug use for prophylactic purposes
Includes
From Z00-Z99
Excludes 2

More Specific Codes

Z79.0
Long term (current) use of anticoagulants and antithrombotics/antiplatelets
Z79.1
Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
Z79.2
Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Z79.3
Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives
Z79.4
Long term (current) use of insulin
Z79.5
Long term (current) use of steroids
Z79.6
Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Z79.8
Other long term (current) drug therapy

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov