Z15
Non-billableGenetic susceptibility to disease
Genetic susceptibility to disease
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z14-Z15
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- confirmed abnormal gene
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for genetic susceptibility to disease?
The ICD-10-CM code for genetic susceptibility to disease is Z15. The full clinical description is "Genetic susceptibility to disease". Z15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z15 represents “Genetic susceptibility to disease”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z15 a billable code?
No, Z15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Z15.
What chapter is Z15 in?
Z15 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z15?
Z15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Z15?
Z15 has 4 child codes, including: Z15.0 (Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm), Z15.1 (Genetic susceptibility to epi and neurodevelopmental disord), Z15.2 (Genetic susceptibility to obesity), Z15.8 (Genetic susceptibility to other disease).
Are additional codes required with Z15?
Yes, when using Z15, also report: code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z15?
Z15 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2919134, C4290506. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z15 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like genetic susceptibility to disease affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z15?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z15 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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