Z79.81
Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with Z79.81
- Z79.890 - hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890)
Code First
- , if applicable:
- malignant neoplasm of breast (C50.-)
- malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61)
Use 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)
Specific Codes (3)
Related Codes
Z79.82Billable
Long term (current) use of aspirin
Z79.83Billable
Long term (current) use of bisphosphonates
Z79.84Billable
Long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs
Z79.85Billable
Long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs
Z79.89Category
Other long term (current) drug therapy
