Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V68.1
Issue of repeat prescriptions
  • Short description: ISSUE REPEAT PRESCRIPT.
  • ICD-9-CM V68.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V68.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V68.1: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V68.1 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z76.0 Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Approximate Synonyms
  • Home antibiotic infusion treatment done
  • Home infusion prescription antibiotic care
  • Home infusion prescription for antibiotic
  • Home infusion prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
  • Home infusion prescription TPN care
  • Home total parenteral nutrition infusion treatment done
  • Medication refill
  • Medication refill done
V68.1 Excludes
Applies To
  • Issue of repeat prescription for:
    • appliance
    • glasses
    • medications
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V68.1:
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