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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulation Therapy

ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulation Therapy

Z79.01
T45.515A

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

Also Known as:
Blood Thinner Therapy
Antithrombotic Therapy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulation Therapy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anticoagulation 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

  • • Patient is on anticoagulants for a chronic condition.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic anticoagulation therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the indication for anticoagulation is documented.

Adverse effect of anticoagulants, initial encounter

Billable Code
T45.515A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented adverse effect such as bleeding
  • • INR levels if applicable

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding due to anticoagulants

Important Notes

  • • Sequence as primary when adverse effect is the reason for the encounter.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.51

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene

Use when diabetes-related complications necessitate anticoagulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code an adverse effect of anticoagulants?

Use T45.515A for adverse effects like bleeding due to anticoagulants, with Z79.01 for long-term use.

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