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Z79.82

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Long term (current) use of aspirin

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Patient is currently taking aspirin on a long-term basis, typically for heart disease prevention, stroke prevention, or other cardiovascular conditions.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between aspirin for acute pain relief and long-term preventive use
  • •Document the indication for long-term aspirin therapy in the medical record

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