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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Medication Refill

ICD-10 Coding for Medication Refill

Z76.0
Z79.899

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

Also Known as:
Medicine Refill
Prescription Refill
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Medication Refill

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Medication Refill

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 requests a refill for ongoing medication management.
documentation:
  • • Document the medication name, dosage, and condition it treats.

Applicable To

  • • Medication refill encounters

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the refill is linked to an active problem list entry.

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Billable Code
Z79.899
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Long-term use of medications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the medication is documented as part of a chronic treatment plan.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use alongside Z76.0 to indicate ongoing medication therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ICD-10 code is used for medication refills?

The ICD-10 code Z76.0 is used for encounters specifically for medication refills, often paired with a code for the chronic condition being treated.

How should medication refills be documented?

Document the medication name, dosage, condition it treats, and clinical rationale for the refill to ensure compliance and accurate coding.

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