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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Medication Monitoring

ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Medication Monitoring

Z51.81
Z79.01

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

Also Known as:
Intensive Drug Monitoring
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Medication Monitoring

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for High-Risk Medication Monitoring

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for therapeutic drug monitoring

Billable Code
Z51.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a narrow therapeutic index drug
documentation:
  • • Documented protocol for monitoring frequency

Applicable To

  • • Monitoring of drug levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug and monitoring protocol.

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Billable Code
Z79.01
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic use of anticoagulants

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage with monitoring codes when applicable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use alongside Z51.81 when monitoring anticoagulants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is high risk medication monitoring?

High risk medication monitoring involves regular assessment of drug levels for medications with a narrow therapeutic index to prevent adverse effects.

How is high risk medication monitoring coded in ICD-10?

ICD-10 code Z51.81 is used for encounters involving therapeutic drug monitoring, especially for high-risk medications.

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