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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Drug Use

ICD-10 Coding for History of Drug Use

Z86.59
F11.21
Z79.891

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

Also Known as:
Substance Use History
Past Drug Use
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Drug Use

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Drug Use

Use ICD-10 code Z86.59 for personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders

Billable Code
Z86.59
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No treatment for substance use in the past 2 years
  • • No active medications for substance use disorder

Applicable To

  • • Resolved substance use disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'resolved' to avoid confusion with remission.

Opioid dependence, in remission

Billable Code
F11.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Negative urine drug screen for illicit opioids
  • • Progress notes showing at least 12 months without cravings
  • • Documented remission status

Applicable To

  • • Opioid dependence in sustained remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure provider documentation explicitly states 'in remission'.

Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

Billable Code
Z79.891
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Signed pain management contract
  • • Consistent prescription fills
  • • Absence of abuse or dependence terminology

Applicable To

  • • Prescribed opioid use for pain management

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports therapeutic use without misuse.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of drug use?

The ICD-10 code for history of drug use is Z86.59, used for resolved substance use disorders with no ongoing treatment.

How do you code opioid dependence in remission?

Opioid dependence in remission is coded as F11.21, requiring documentation of remission status and ongoing monitoring.

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