ICD Code Z79.62

ICD code Z79.62 is long-term (current) use of anticoagulants.

1. Patient is currently prescribed long-term (current) use of glucocorticoids or corticosteroids

2. Documentation indicates ongoing, continuous, or chronic use rather than a short-term or acute course

3. Medication is being used for a medical condition requiring maintenance therapy

4. No evidence that the corticosteroid use is limited to a single, brief episode

5. Provider notes specify the medication regimen is expected to continue for an extended period

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z79.62 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 99406–99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling)

- 99408–99409 (Alcohol and/or substance abuse structured screening and brief intervention)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention)

The selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific services provided during the patient encounter.

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