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Z79.02

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Long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets

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 medications that prevent blood clots by reducing platelet function (such as aspirin or clopidogrel) on a long-term basis.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between anticoagulants (Z79.01) and antithrombotics/antiplatelets (Z79.02) based on medication type
  • •Document the specific antiplatelet medication and indication for use in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└Z79Long term (current) drug therapy└Z79.0Long term (current) use of anticoagulants and antithrombotics/antiplatelets└Z79.02Long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets
└Z79.02Long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets

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