HZ96ZZZPharmacotherapy for Substance Abuse Treatment, Clonidine
- Billable / Specific Code
HZ96ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Pharmacotherapy for Substance Abuse Treatment, Clonidine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Pharmacotherapy involves the use of replacement medications for the treatment of addiction. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Pharmacotherapy for substance use.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | H | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| 2 | Body System | Z | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| 3 | Type | 9 | Pharmacotherapy |
| 4 | Qualifier | 6 | Clonidine |
| 5 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code pharmacotherapy of the clonidine for substance abuse, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Pharmacotherapy, then the subterms for substance abuse, Clonidine. The entry lists HZ96ZZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About HZ96ZZZ
Is HZ96ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Pharmacotherapy for Substance Abuse Treatment, Clonidine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for pharmacotherapy of the clonidine for substance abuse?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Pharmacotherapy, for substance abuse, Clonidine is a direct entry for HZ96ZZZ, Pharmacotherapy for Substance Abuse Treatment, Clonidine, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in HZ96ZZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character H is the Section (Substance Abuse Treatment); the 2nd character Z is the Body System (Substance Abuse Treatment); the 3rd character 9 is the Type (Pharmacotherapy); the 4th character 6 is the Qualifier (Clonidine); the 5th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of HZ96ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Pharmacotherapy for Substance Abuse Treatment, Clonidine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 94.61 (Alcohol rehabilitation) and 94.62 (Alcohol detoxification). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
