Long term (current) use of bisphosphonates

This code indicates a patient's ongoing, current use of bisphosphonate medications, typically prescribed for conditions like osteoporosis or Paget's disease. It signifies that the patient is actively receiving this pharmacotherapy as part of their long-term treatment plan.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medication list that includes a bisphosphonate, regardless of the specific drug (e.g., alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid). It is used to capture the patient's active treatment status with this class of drugs, often in conjunction with the underlying condition for which it is prescribed.

• Always code in conjunction with the primary diagnosis requiring bisphosphonate therapy (e.g., osteoporosis, bone metastases).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "current use" or "on bisphosphonate therapy" to support this code.
• Do not use for past use or if the medication has been discontinued.