Wiki Z79.899 vs. Z79.01 Statin Therapy?

[Lewis16]

Newbie here...Which Long Term Use code should be used for statins? Z79.899 or Z79.01? My confusion is the fact statins have anticoagulant properties. Appreciate your input!

 

[Christen Crews]

Good evening! We have to capture codes based on what the provider documents. If a specific statin (i.e., atorvastatin, simvastatin) is documented and supported as LTU, then we can code Z79.899. Likewise for the anticoagulant. Hope this helps!