Z79.63
Non-billableLong term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent
Long term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (5)
Z79.630Long term (current) use of alkylating agent
Z79.631Long term (current) use of antimetabolite agent
Z79.632Long term (current) use of antitumor antibiotic
Z79.633Long term (current) use of mitotic inhibitor
Z79.634Long term (current) use of topoisomerase inhibitor
Related Codes(5)
Z79.60Lng trm (crnt) use unsp immunomodulator & immunosuppressant
Z79.61Long term (current) use of immunomodulator
Z79.62Long term (current) use of immunosuppressant
Z79.64Long term (current) use of myelosuppressive agent
Z79.69Lng trm (crnt) use of immunomodulator & immunosuppressant
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for long term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent?
The ICD-10-CM code for long term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent is Z79.63. The full clinical description is "Long term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent". Z79.63 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z79.63 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z79.63 represents “Long term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent”. 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 Z79.63 a billable code?
No, Z79.63 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Z79.63.
What chapter is Z79.63 in?
Z79.63 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z79.63?
Z79.63 has 5 child codes, including: Z79.630 (Long term (current) use of alkylating agent), Z79.631 (Long term (current) use of antimetabolite agent), Z79.632 (Long term (current) use of antitumor antibiotic), Z79.633 (Long term (current) use of mitotic inhibitor), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z79.63?
Z79.63 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5676258. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z79.63 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like long term (current) use of chemotherapeutic agent 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 Z79.63?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z79.63 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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