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Z79.61

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Long term (current) use of immunomodulator

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 immunomodulating medications on a long-term basis to modify immune system function.

Coding Tips

  • •Immunomodulators enhance or regulate immune response, distinct from immunosuppressants
  • •Examples include interferons and imiquimod; document the specific agent when possible

Code Hierarchy

└Z79Long term (current) drug therapy└Z79.6Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants└Z79.61Long term (current) use of immunomodulator
└Z79.61Long term (current) use of immunomodulator

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