Z79.81 - Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels

  • Applicable to Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z79.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z79.81 - other international versions of ICD10 Z79.81 may differ.
  • Z79.81 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Z79.81 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • Z79.81 - Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
    • Z79.81 - Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
    • Z79.810 - Long term (current) use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
    • Z79.811 - Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
    • Z79.818 - Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels

Code Additional 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)

Type 1 Excludes

  • hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890)

codefirst

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

The following codes above Z79.81 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z79.81:

Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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

Category: Z79 Long term (current) drug therapy

     
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