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ICD-10-CM Code for Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels Z79.818

ICD-10 code Z79.818 for Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels 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 other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
Long term (current) use of estrogen receptor downregulators
Long term (current) use of fulvestrant (Faslodex)
Long term (current) use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist
Long term (current) use of goserelin acetate (Zoladex)
Long term (current) use of leuprolide acetate (leuprorelin) (Lupron)
Long term (current) use of megestrol acetate (Megace)

Z79.81

Excludes1: hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890)

Code first , if applicable:
malignant neoplasm of breast (C50.-)
malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61)

Use additional code, if applicable, to identify:
estrogen receptor positive status (Z17.0)
family history of breast cancer (Z80.3)
genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm (cancer) (Z15.0-)
personal history of breast cancer (Z85.3)
personal history of prostate cancer (Z85.46)
postmenopausal status (Z78.0)

Z79

Includes: long term (current) drug use for prophylactic purposes

Excludes2: drug abuse and dependence (F11-F19)
drug use complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O99.32-)

Code also: any therapeutic drug level monitoring (Z51.81)

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