Z79.52
BillableLong term (current) use of systemic steroids
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient is currently taking systemic steroid medications (oral, intravenous, or intramuscular) on a long-term basis for inflammation or immune suppression.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish from inhaled steroids; systemic steroids have significant systemic effects
- •Document the indication and dosage when available for clinical context
Code Hierarchy
└Z79Long term (current) drug therapy└Z79.5Long term (current) use of steroids└Z79.52Long term (current) use of systemic steroids
└Z79.52Long term (current) use of systemic steroids