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Z79.81 Non-Billable Code

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

Chapter Classification

Chapter 21 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Section Detail

Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of Z79.8.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

codeFirst
  • , if applicable:
  • malignant neoplasm of breast (C50.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61)
excludes1
  • hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890)
useAdditionalCode
  • 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)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • Z79.810 - Long term (current) use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) Billable
  • Z79.811 - Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors Billable
  • Z79.818 - Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels Billable

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