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

ICD-10 Coding for Treatment (Z51.81)

Z51.81

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

Also Known as:
Therapy
Medical Intervention
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Treatment (Z51.81)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Treatment (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

documentation_criteria:
  • • Presence of specific drug and monitoring reason
applicable_to:
  • • Therapeutic drug level monitoring
excludes:
  • • Routine blood work (Z00.00)
validation:
  • • Documentation of drug being monitored
  • • Reason for monitoring
notes:
  • • Ensure the specific drug and reason for monitoring are documented.
risks:
  • • Incorrect use when routine blood work is performed
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for therapeutic drug monitoring?

The ICD-10 code for therapeutic drug monitoring is Z51.81, used when a patient is specifically seen for monitoring the levels of a therapeutic drug.

When should Z51.81 be used?

Use Z51.81 for encounters specifically for therapeutic drug level monitoring, ensuring documentation includes the drug and reason for monitoring.

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