HZ8 Medication Management - Substance Abuse Treatment ICD-10-PCS
The HZ8 code range contains 11 ICD-10-PCS codes for Medication Management procedures on the substance abuse treatment. 10 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Medication Management: Monitoring and adjusting the use of replacement medications for thetreatment of addiction.
Codes in the HZ8 Range 11 codes · 10 billable
- HZ8 Substance Abuse Treatment, Medication ManagementNon-billable header
- HZ80ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Nicotine Replacement
- HZ81ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Methadone Maintenance
- HZ82ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol (LAAM)
- HZ83ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Antabuse
- HZ84ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Naltrexone
- HZ85ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Naloxone
- HZ86ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Clonidine
- HZ87ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Bupropion
- HZ88ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Psychiatric Medication
- HZ89ZZZ Medication Management for Substance Abuse Treatment, Other Replacement Medication
About the HZ8 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Medication Management (Code HZ8) in the Substance Abuse Treatment classification involves the administration and supervision of medications intended to treat substance use disorders. This operation focuses on managing a patient’s medication regimen as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Medication Management for substance abuse includes specific therapies such as Nicotine Replacement (HZ80ZZZ), Methadone Maintenance (HZ81ZZZ), and use of medications like Antabuse (HZ83ZZZ), Naltrexone (HZ84ZZZ), and Bupropion (HZ87ZZZ). These codes document the ongoing handling of drugs that aid in detoxification, prevent relapse, or reduce cravings. The inclusion of options such as Psychiatric Medication (HZ88ZZZ) and Other Replacement Medication (HZ89ZZZ) shows the wide range of pharmacologic strategies applied under this operation. Accurate use of these codes helps in recognizing the role of medication therapy in treating substance abuse disorders within ICD-10-PCS.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the HZ8 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the HZ8 range classify?
The range classifies Medication Management procedures, monitoring and adjusting the use of replacement medications for thetreatment of addiction, performed on the substance abuse treatment. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
