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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Plavix

ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Plavix

Z79.02
T45.525A

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Clopidogrel Therapy
Extended Clopidogrel Use
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Plavix

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Long-term Use of Plavix

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

clinical:
  • • Patient is on Plavix for more than 90 days for a specific condition.
documentation:
  • • Indication and duration of Plavix use are documented.

Applicable To

  • • Long-term use of clopidogrel
  • • Chronic use of Plavix

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the documentation clearly states the indication for Plavix use and the duration of therapy.

Adverse effect of antithrombotic/antiplatelet drugs, initial encounter

Billable Code
T45.525A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical documentation of adverse effects such as bleeding
  • • Lab results indicating thrombocytopenia or anemia

Applicable To

  • • Adverse effects like bleeding due to Plavix

Important Notes

  • • Ensure adverse effects are clearly documented with clinical evidence.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I25.10

Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Use to document the underlying condition for which Plavix is prescribed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for long-term use of Plavix is Z79.02, which covers long-term use of antithrombotic/antiplatelet drugs.

When should Z79.02 be used?

Use Z79.02 when documenting long-term therapy with antiplatelet drugs like Plavix, typically for conditions such as CAD or post-stent placement.

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