Z79.1 Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Includes
- long term (current) drug use for prophylactic purposes
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- long term (current) use of aspirin (Z79.82)
- drug abuse and dependence (F11-F19)
- drug use complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O99.32-)
Code also
A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.
Related codes
Z79.01Long term (current) use of anticoagulants ICD-10-CMZ79.02Long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets ICD-10-CMZ79.2Long term (current) use of antibiotics ICD-10-CMZ79.3Long term (current) use of hormonal contraceptives ICD-10-CMZ79.4Long term (current) use of insulin ICD-10-CMZ79.51Long term (current) use of inhaled steroids ICD-10-CMZ79.52Long term (current) use of systemic steroids ICD-10-CMZ79.60Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z79.1 a billable code?
Yes. Z79.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.