Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V58.62
Long-term (current) use of antibiotics
  • Short description: LONG-TERM USE ANTIBIOTIC.
  • ICD-9-CM V58.62 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V58.62 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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Convert to ICD-10-CM: V58.62 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z79.2 Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Approximate Synonyms
  • Antibiotic given for prevention of subacute bacterial endocarditis
  • Long term antibiotic therapy
  • Long term current use of antibiotic
  • Long term current use of antibiotics
  • Prophylactic (preventative) antibiotic prevention of subacute bacterial endocarditis
  • Prophylactic antibiotic prevention of subacute bacterial endocarditis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V58.62:
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