Question 1

Is Z79.85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Z79.85 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z79.85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z79.85 represents Long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z79.85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z79.85 is Z79.8 (Other long term (current) drug therapy). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Z79.85?

Accepted Answer

Code Z79.85 has Type 2 Excludes including: long term (current) use of insulin (Z79.4); long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84). These conditions are not included in Z79.85 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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FAQ

Is Z79.85 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z79.85 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z79.85?

What conditions should be coded separately from Z79.85?