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Z79.81 - Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels


The ICD 10 Code for Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels is listed as Z79.81.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Z79.81
Description: Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
  • 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)
  • Excludes1: hormone replacement therapy (postmenopausal) (Z79.890)
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
Parent Z79.8 - Other long term (current) drug therapy
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z79.81:
Z79.810 - Long term (current) use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
Z79.811 - Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Z79.818 - Long term (current) use of other agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Z79.81:
Z79.82 - Long term (current) use of aspirin
Z79.83 - Long term (current) use of bisphosphonates
Z79.89 - Other long term (current) drug therapy