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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Medical Refill (Z76.0)

ICD-10 Coding for Medical Refill (Z76.0)

Z76.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for medical refill (z76.0) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Prescription Refill
Medication Refill
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Medical Refill (Z76.0)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Medical Refill (Z76.0)

Use ICD-10 code Z76.0 for encounter for issue of repeat prescription, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

Billable Code
Z76.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient is stable on current medication with no new symptoms.
documentation:
  • • Documented patient request for refill and confirmation of medication stability.

Applicable To

  • • Medication refill

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the reason for the refill and any compliance issues.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use to indicate long-term medication use when refilling prescriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a medication refill?

The ICD-10 code for a medication refill is Z76.0, used when the encounter is solely for the purpose of refilling a prescription.

How should medication refills be documented?

Document medication name, dosage, patient compliance, and clinical stability. Include next follow-up date to ensure comprehensive documentation.

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