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Z79.5

Non-billable

Long term (current) use of steroids

Long term (current) use of steroids

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z79

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • long term (current) drug use for prophylactic purposes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • drug abuse and dependence (F11-F19)
  • drug use complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O99.32-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
  • any therapeutic drug level monitoring (Z51.81)

Child Codes (2)

Z79.51

Long term (current) use of inhaled steroids

BillableZ79.52

Long term (current) use of systemic steroids

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z79.5?

ICD-10-CM code Z79.5 represents "Long term (current) use of steroids". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z79.5 a billable code?

No, Z79.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z79.5.

What chapter is Z79.5 in?

Z79.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z79.5?

Z79.5 has 2 child codes, including: Z79.51 (Long term (current) use of inhaled steroids), Z79.52 (Long term (current) use of systemic steroids).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z79.5?

Z79.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1260466. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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