Z79.3
Billable codeLong term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives
The ICD-10 code for long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives is Z79.3.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Long term (current) use of birth control pill or patch
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z79.0Long term (current) use of anticoagulants and antithrombotics/antiplateletsnon-billable header
- Z79.1Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
- Z79.2Long term (current) use of antibiotics
- Z79.4Long term (current) use of insulin
- Z79.5Long term (current) use of steroidsnon-billable header
- Z79.6Long term (current) use of immunomodulators and immunosuppressantsnon-billable header
- Z79.8Other long term (current) drug therapynon-billable header
- Z79.3Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V5869Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Z79.3 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.