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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Clopidogrel Therapy

ICD-10 Coding for Clopidogrel Therapy

Z79.02
T45.525A

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

Also Known as:
Plavix
Antiplatelet Therapy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Clopidogrel Therapy

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

Use ICD-10 code Z79.02 for long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets

Billable Code
Z79.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is on clopidogrel for more than 90 days.

Applicable To

  • • Long-term use of clopidogrel

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the primary condition is coded first before Z79.02.

Adverse effect of antithrombotic drugs, initial encounter

Billable Code
T45.525A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented adverse reaction with clinical evidence (e.g., platelet count, bleeding site)

Applicable To

  • • Adverse effects such as GI bleeding or thrombocytopenia due to clopidogrel

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the adverse effect is clearly documented and linked to clopidogrel.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I25.10

Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Use as a primary code when clopidogrel is used for CAD.

D69.6

Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

Use to specify thrombocytopenia as an adverse effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for long-term use of clopidogrel is Z79.02, which covers antithrombotic therapy.

How do you code an adverse effect of clopidogrel?

Use T45.525A for adverse effects of clopidogrel, ensuring documentation of the specific reaction.

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