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ICD-10-CM Code for Long term (current) use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) Z79.810

ICD-10 code Z79.810 for Long term (current) use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Long term (current) use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
Long term (current) use of raloxifene (Evista)
Long term (current) use of tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Long term (current) use of toremifene (Fareston)

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Hx of Breast CA pt, with Osteopenia no longer on Aromatase Inhibitor
[QUOTE="emonet01, post: 502136, member: 136057"] I am reaching out today on behalf of our coding team looking for some advice... We have been struggling with coding Zometa for Osteopenia lately. One ... [ Read More ]
Hx of Breast CA pt, with Osteopenia no longer on Aromatase Inhibitor
I am reaching out today on behalf of our coding team looking for some advice... We have been struggling with coding Zometa for Osteopenia lately. One of our struggles are the pt's that have a Hx of B... [ Read More ]
Breast Cancer Patients
I only use Z08 with the cancer dx once after they have completed treatment. I was also taught that if they are on endocrine therapy to continue to code the cancer dx (side, quadrant & estrogen status... [ Read More ]
Breast Cancer Patients
We are a Plastic Surgery Team that has many breast surgeons in the practice. One of the doctors had asked me: "When I see breast cancer patients for follow up, yearly exam am I to use the Z08 after c... [ Read More ]
Dx coding ....history/active
If the Arimidex and/or Tamoxifen is being used to prevent cancer recurrence then you'd code it as personal history of breast neoplasm (Z85.3) along with the Z79.811 or Z79.810 (depending on if they're... [ Read More ]
Dx coding ....history/active
[b]Tamoxifen and Arimidex[/b] I found also on the sites by Arimidex and Tamoxifen the following: [U][/U][B]Arimidex[/B]: Class: Aromatase inhibitor hormonal therapy. Aromasin and Femara are other aro... [ Read More ]
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Thought I would share my list. Here what i have so far. ICD-10-CM Descriptor M75.41 Impingement syndrome of left shoulder 726.2 M75.42 Impingement syndrome of right shoulder 726.2 M87.821 Other oste... [ Read More ]
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