Question 1

Is Z79.891 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Z79.891 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for long term (current) use of opiate analgesic. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z79.891 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z79.891 represents Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic. 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 Z79.891?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z79.891 is Z79.89 (Other long term (current) drug therapy). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Z79.891?

Accepted Answer

Code Z79.891 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: methodone use NOS (F11.9-); use of methodone for treatment of heroin addiction (F11.2-). These conditions cannot be coded together with Z79.891 as they represent different diagnoses.

Z79.8912026

FAQ

Z79.8912026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

FAQ

Is Z79.891 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z79.891 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z79.891?

What conditions are excluded from Z79.891?