Z79.5 - Long term (current) use of steroids

  • Applicable to Long term (current) use of steroids
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z79.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z79.5 - other international versions of ICD10 Z79.5 may differ.
  • Z79.5 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Z79.5 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.
  • Z79.5 - Long term (current) use of steroids
    • Z79.5 - Long term (current) use of steroids
    • Z79.51 - Long term (current) use of inhaled steroids
    • Z79.52 - Long term (current) use of systemic steroids

The following codes above Z79.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z79.5:

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

 
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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