Wiki Long Term Use Meds ??

[Kelibeth13]

HI All!!

Quick question! We have always used "long term use of meds" for running labs on pt's for therapeutic monitoring on their meds. However, since the 10 went into effect, Medicare is denying the "long term use" code.

Does anyone know or have any suggestion as to what code (s) should be used / will be accepted and what the frequency of the testing is?

Thank you!!!

 

[mitchellde]

Drug monitoring is coded with Z51.81 for therapeutic drug monitoring then the Z79 code secondary for the drug.

 

[Kelibeth13]

Thank you!!!!