Z79.620
BillableLong term (current) use of immunosuppressive biologic
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 biologic immunosuppressive medications on a long-term basis, typically for autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.
Coding Tips
- •Biologic immunosuppressants are derived from living organisms; include monoclonal antibodies and TNF inhibitors
- •Document the specific biologic agent (e.g., infliximab, adalimumab) for complete records
Code Hierarchy
└Z79Long term (current) drug therapy└Z79.6Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants└Z79.62Long term (current) use of immunosuppressant└Z79.620Long term (current) use of immunosuppressive biologic
└Z79.620Long term (current) use of immunosuppressive biologic