Z79.81

Non-billable

Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels

Z79.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z79.810 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z79.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including: Growth and development Metabolism - how your body gets energy from the foods you eat Sexual function Reproduction Mood Endocrine glands, which are special groups of cells, make hormones. The major endocrine glands are the pituitary, pineal,…

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Excludes1 — not coded here

  • hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890)

Code first

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

Use additional code

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z79.81?
Z79.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Long term (current) use of agents affecting estrogen receptors and estrogen levels". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z79.81 a billable code?
No — Z79.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z79.810) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z79.81?
Z79.81 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z79.810, Z79.811, Z79.818.
What is excluded from Z79.81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): hormone replacement therapy (Z79.890).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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