ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z79.6
Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z79.6
- long term (current) use of steroids (Z79.5-)
- long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels (Z79.81-)
- Long term (current) use of apremilast
- Long term (current) use of immunomodulatory imide drug
- Long term (current) use of lenalidomide
- Long term (current) use of pomalidomide
- Long term (current) use of adalimumab
- Long term (current) use of etanercept
- Long term (current) use of infliximab
- Long term (current) use of monoclonal antibodies
- Long term (current) use of cyclosporine
- Long term (current) use of tacrolimus
Long term (current) use of tofacitinib
Long term (current) use of sirolimus
- Long term (current) use of azathioprine
- Long term (current) use of mycophenolate
- Long term (current) use of purine synthesis (IMDH) inhibitors
- Long term (current) use of chlorambucil
- Long term (current) use of cisplatin
- Long term (current) use of cyclophosphamide
- Long term (current) use of 5-fluorouracil
- Long term (current) use of 6-mercaptopurine
- Long term (current) use of cytarabine
- Long term (current) use of methotrexate
- Long term (current) use of bleomycin
- Long term (current) use of doxorubicin
- Long term (current) use of mitomycin C
- Long term (current) use of paclitaxel
- Long term (current) use of plant alkaloids
- Long term (current) use of vinblastine
- Long term (current) use of vincristine
- Long term (current) use of etoposide
- Long term (current) use of irinotecan
- Long term (current) use of topotecan
Long term (current) use of hydroxyurea
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About ICD-10-CM Code Z79.6 (Long term)
ICD-10-CM code Z79.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z79.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z79.6 - Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Long term.