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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Therapeutic Injection (Z51.81)

ICD-10 Coding for Therapeutic Injection (Z51.81)

Z51.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for therapeutic injection (z51.81) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Injection Therapy
Therapeutic Infusion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Therapeutic Injection (Z51.81)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Therapeutic Injection (Z51.81)

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

Billable Code
Z51.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient requires therapeutic drug monitoring

Applicable To

  • • Therapeutic drug level monitoring

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes drug name, dosage, and administration route.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

96372

Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

Use for specific injection procedures alongside Z51.81.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for therapeutic injection?

The ICD-10 code for therapeutic injection is Z51.81, used for encounters involving therapeutic drug level monitoring.

How should therapeutic injections be documented?

Document therapeutic injections with specific drug details, including name, dosage, and administration route, to ensure compliance and accurate records.

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