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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Drug Monitoring

ICD-10 Coding for Drug Monitoring

Z51.81
Z79.01
T88.7

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

Also Known as:
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Medication Level Monitoring
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Drug Monitoring

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Drug Monitoring

Use ICD-10 code Z51.81 for encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

Billable Code
Z51.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Primary purpose of visit is drug level monitoring

Applicable To

  • • Therapeutic drug level monitoring

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug being monitored and the clinical indication.

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Billable Code
Z79.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented long-term use of anticoagulants

Applicable To

  • • Long-term anticoagulation therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure long-term use is clearly documented in the patient's record.

Unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicament

Non-Billable
T88.7
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented adverse reaction to a drug

Applicable To

  • • Adverse drug reaction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure adverse effect is clearly documented with the specific drug involved.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use alongside Z51.81 for patients on long-term anticoagulants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for drug monitoring?

The ICD-10 code for drug monitoring is Z51.81, used for encounters primarily for therapeutic drug level monitoring.

When should Z51.81 be used?

Use Z51.81 when the primary reason for the encounter is to monitor therapeutic drug levels.

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