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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulant Therapy

ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulant Therapy

Z79.01
T45.515A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anticoagulant therapy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Blood Thinner Therapy
Anticoagulation Management
antithrombotic therapy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulant Therapy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulant Therapy

Use ICD-10 code Z79.01 for long-term (current) use of anticoagulants, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Billable Code
Z79.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document long-term use and specific anticoagulant.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic anticoagulation therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies long-term use and the specific anticoagulant.

Adverse effect of anticoagulants

Billable Code
T45.515A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of adverse effect linked to anticoagulant
  • • Clinical evidence of bleeding or other adverse effects

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding due to anticoagulant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure adverse effect is clearly linked to anticoagulant use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.718

Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism

Use when documenting history of DVT/PE alongside anticoagulant use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for long-term anticoagulant use?

The ICD-10 code for long-term anticoagulant use is Z79.01, which indicates ongoing therapy with anticoagulant medications.

How do you code an adverse effect of anticoagulants?

For adverse effects of anticoagulants, use ICD-10 code T45.515A, ensuring documentation links the adverse effect to the medication.

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