ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z79.85
Long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z79.85
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- long term (current) use of insulin (Z79.4)
- long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z79.85 (Long-term)
ICD-10-CM code Z79.85 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 Z79.85 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z79.85 - Long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. 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.