Lng trm (crnt) use of immunomodulator & immunosuppressant

This code signifies a patient's ongoing, current use of medications that modulate the immune system, excluding steroids and biologics. These agents are typically prescribed to suppress an overactive immune response or to enhance immune function in various disease states.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's long-term maintenance therapy with non-biologic, non-steroidal immunomodulators or immunosuppressants. This is often seen in conditions such as autoimmune diseases, organ transplant recipients, or certain dermatological conditions requiring chronic immune system regulation.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the underlying condition necessitating the medication.
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the specific immunomodulator/immunosuppressant being used and that it is not a steroid or biologic.
• Do not use this code for acute or short-term use; it specifically denotes long-term, current therapy.