Long term (current) use of antithrombotics/antiplatelets

This code indicates a patient's ongoing, regular use of medications designed to prevent blood clot formation, such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents. This includes therapies prescribed for an extended duration rather than short-term or acute treatment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current, continuous use of antithrombotic or antiplatelet medications for conditions like atrial fibrillation, a history of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or after a stroke or myocardial infarction. It is used to signify the maintenance phase of such therapy.

• Always code this in conjunction with the underlying condition necessitating the long-term antithrombotic/antiplatelet use.
• Do not use for acute or short-term prophylactic use (e.g., post-surgical DVT prophylaxis for a few days).
• Ensure documentation specifies "long-term" or "current" use to support this code.