2025 ICD-10-CM code Z79.51
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Feed
Long-term (current) use of inhaled steroids.
Not applicable to ICD-10-CM codes.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a chronic condition requiring long-term control with inhaled corticosteroids.This must be supported by clinical findings and documentation, including the patient's history, physical examination, and response to treatment.The choice of inhaled steroid and the regimen should be supported by established clinical guidelines.
The clinical responsibility is to document the reason for using inhaled steroids, the type of inhaled steroid used, the frequency and dosage, and the duration of use. The physician or other qualified healthcare professional is responsible for ordering and overseeing the use of the medication and should document the patient's response to treatment.
- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z79.51 falls under the broader category of Z79, which encompasses long-term (current) drug therapy.Specifically, it's a subcategory focusing on inhaled steroids.
In simple words: This code means the patient is taking inhaled steroid medication regularly for a long time.Doctors use this code to show that the patient's long-term use of this medicine is a part of their medical care.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies the ongoing use of inhaled corticosteroids for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes.It's used when a patient is receiving long-term treatment with inhaled steroids, and this treatment is a significant factor influencing their health status.The code should be used in conjunction with other codes that describe the underlying condition for which the steroids are being administered, such as asthma or COPD.It does not imply drug abuse or dependence.
Example 1: A 55-year-old patient with a history of severe asthma is prescribed daily inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for long-term control. The physician documents this in the patient's record, noting the medication's name, dosage, and frequency. Z79.51 is used to reflect the patient's long-term use of ICS as a factor influencing their health status., A 70-year-old patient with COPD requiring ongoing management with inhaled steroids for symptom control has been using these medications consistently for several years.The physician documents the diagnosis of COPD, the ongoing inhaled steroid therapy, and the patient's response to treatment. Z79.51 is appropriately assigned., A 30-year-old patient with a history of allergic rhinitis and asthma is currently taking inhaled corticosteroids to prevent asthma exacerbations. The physician notes in the record the diagnosis of asthma and allergic rhinitis, along with the patient's consistent use of inhaled corticosteroids. Z79.51 is appropriately used to describe the ongoing medication use.
Comprehensive documentation is necessary to support the use of Z79.51.This includes the patient's diagnosis requiring long-term steroid use, the specific medication, dosage, frequency of administration, and the duration of the treatment.Progress notes demonstrating the ongoing need for the treatment should be documented.
** This code should be used only when the long-term use of inhaled steroids is a significant factor in the patient's health status. It should not be used for short-term or intermittent use of inhaled steroids.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the healthcare setting and the specific services provided.Consult your local coding guidelines.
- RVU: RVUs are not directly associated with ICD-10 codes.RVUs are associated with CPT and HCPCS codes, which represent procedures and services.The reimbursement for the services associated with Z79.51 will depend on the specific codes used for the procedures and services.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10-CM codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10-CM codes.
- Specialties:Pulmonology, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Other Place of Service