Z79.01
BillableLong term (current) use of anticoagulants
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A person is currently taking blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants) on a long-term basis to prevent blood clots, such as warfarin or newer anticoagulants.
Coding Tips
- •This code documents long-term anticoagulant use; specify the type of anticoagulant in the medical record if possible
- •Use this code for ongoing medication use, not for acute or short-term anticoagulation therapy
Code Hierarchy
└Z79Long term (current) drug therapy└Z79.0Long term (current) use of anticoagulants and antithrombotics/antiplatelets└Z79.01Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
└Z79.01Long term (current) use of anticoagulants