Z79.622
BillableLong term (current) use of Janus kinase inhibitor
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 a Janus kinase inhibitor, a medication that suppresses the immune system to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and certain blood disorders.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when documenting ongoing JAK inhibitor therapy such as baricitinib, tofacitinib, or ruxolitinib
- •This is a status code that should be reported alongside the condition being treated to provide complete medication history
Code Hierarchy
└Z79Long term (current) drug therapy└Z79.6Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants└Z79.62Long term (current) use of immunosuppressant└Z79.622Long term (current) use of Janus kinase inhibitor
└Z79.622Long term (current) use of Janus kinase inhibitor