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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulated Patients

ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulated Patients

Z79.01
D68.32

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

Also Known as:
Patients on blood thinners
Anticoagulant therapy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulated Patients

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulated Patients

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

clinical:
  • • Patient is on long-term anticoagulation therapy.
documentation:
  • • Documentation includes specific indication for anticoagulation.

Applicable To

  • • Therapeutic use of anticoagulants

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the indication for anticoagulation.

Hemorrhagic disorder due to extrinsic circulating anticoagulants

Billable Code
D68.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of bleeding related to anticoagulant use
  • • Lab results or imaging confirming bleeding

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding due to anticoagulant therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bleeding is linked to anticoagulant use in documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T45.515A

Adverse effect of anticoagulants, initial encounter

Use when documenting adverse effects of anticoagulants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for long-term anticoagulation?

The ICD-10 code for long-term anticoagulation is Z79.01, used for patients on chronic anticoagulant therapy.

How do you code bleeding due to anticoagulants?

Use D68.32 for hemorrhagic disorder due to anticoagulants, and T45.515A for adverse effects.

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