Z79.3
BillableLong term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives
Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Long term (current) use of birth control pill or patch
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
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Related Codes(7)
Z79.0Long term (current) use of antocoag/antithrom/angiplate
Z79.1Long term (current) use of non-steroidal non-inflam (NSAID)
Z79.2Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Z79.4Long term (current) use of insulin
Z79.5Long term (current) use of steroids
Z79.6Long term (crnt) use of immunomodulator & immunosuppressant
Z79.8Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Long-term current use of hormonal contraceptive (situation)
- Long-term current use of hormonal contraceptive
- Long term (current) use of birth control pill or patch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives?
The ICD-10-CM code for long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives is Z79.3. The full clinical description is "Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives". Z79.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z79.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z79.3 represents “Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z79.3 a billable code?
Yes, Z79.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z79.3 in?
Z79.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z79.3 map to?
Z79.3 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 449371000124105. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z79.3?
Z79.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911182, C2911183. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z79.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z79.3?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z79.3 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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