Z79.891

Billable

Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

Z79.891 is the ICD-10-CM code for Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z79.89
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are pain relievers? Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches , sore muscles, arthritis , or other aches and pains . There are many different pain medicines, and each has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever. What are the types of over-the-counter pain relievers?…

Read more about Pain Relievers at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Long term (current) use of methadone for pain management

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • methodone use NOS (F11.9-)
  • use of methodone for treatment of heroin addiction (F11.2-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z79.891?
Z79.891 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z79.891 a billable code?
Yes — Z79.891 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Z79.891?
Excludes1 (not coded here): methodone use NOS (F11.9-); use of methodone for treatment of heroin addiction (F11.2-).

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

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