ICD-10 Z79.84
Billable / SpecificLong term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs
About ICD-10-CM Z79.84
ICD-10-CM code Z79.84 represents Long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z79). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z79.84 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z79.84. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Long term (current) use of oral antidiabetic drugs
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of Z79.84, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85)
- long term (current) use of insulin (Z79.4)
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z79.84
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z79.84 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z79.84.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z79.84
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 0003M CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 0468U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 0166U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 81517 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 0344U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
Convert Z79.84 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z79.84 | V5869 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z79.84
Other codes in section Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).
ICD-10 Z79.84, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z79.84 billable? +
Yes, Z79.84 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z79.84? +
ICD-10 Z79.84 includes: Long term (current) use of oral antidiabetic drugs.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for Z79.84? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): long-term (current) use of injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85); long term (current) use of insulin (Z79.4)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with Z79.84? +
Procedures frequently paired with Z79.84 include: 0003M, 0468U, 0166U, 81517, 0344U.
What ICD-9 codes does Z79.84 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z79.84 maps to ICD-9 codes: V5869. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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