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Z79.81

Non-billable

Lng trm (crnt) use of agnt aff estrog recpt & estrog levels

Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels

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

Z79.8

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • long term (current) drug use for prophylactic purposes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890)

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 First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • , if applicable:
  • malignant neoplasm of breast (C50.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • estrogen receptor positive status (Z17.0)
  • family history of breast cancer (Z80.3)
  • genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm (cancer) (Z15.0-)
  • personal history of breast cancer (Z85.3)
  • personal history of prostate cancer (Z85.46)
  • postmenopausal status (Z78.0)

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 (3)

Z79.810

Lng trm (crnt) use of slctv estrog receptor modulators

BillableZ79.811

Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors

BillableZ79.818

Lng trm (crnt) use of agnt aff estrog recpt & estrog levels

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lng trm (crnt) use of agnt aff estrog recpt & estrog levels?

The ICD-10-CM code for lng trm (crnt) use of agnt aff estrog recpt & estrog levels is Z79.81. The full clinical description is "Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels". Z79.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z79.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z79.81 represents "Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z79.81 a billable code?

No, Z79.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z79.81.

What chapter is Z79.81 in?

Z79.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z79.81?

Z79.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890).

What are the subcategories under Z79.81?

Z79.81 has 3 child codes, including: Z79.810 (Lng trm (crnt) use of slctv estrog receptor modulators), Z79.811 (Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors), Z79.818 (Lng trm (crnt) use of agnt aff estrog recpt & estrog levels).

Are additional codes required with Z79.81?

Yes, when using Z79.81 you should also code: code, if applicable, to identify:; estrogen receptor positive status (Z17.0); family history of breast cancer (Z80.3); genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm (cancer) (Z15.0-); personal history of breast cancer (Z85.3); personal history of prostate cancer (Z85.46); postmenopausal status (Z78.0).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z79.81?

Z79.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911189. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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