Z85

Non-billable

Personal history of malignant neoplasm

Personal history of malignant neoplasm

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • personal history of benign neoplasm (Z86.01-)
  • personal history of carcinoma-in-situ (Z86.00-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any follow-up examination after treatment of malignant neoplasm (Z08)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol use and dependence (F10.-)
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (10)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z85?

ICD-10-CM code Z85 represents "Personal history of malignant neoplasm". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z85 a billable code?

No, Z85 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Z85.

What chapter is Z85 in?

Z85 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z85?

Z85 has 10 child codes, including: Z85.0 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs), Z85.1 (Personal history of malig neoplm of trachea, bronc and lung), Z85.2 (Prsnl history of malig neoplm of resp and intrathorac organs), Z85.3 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with Z85?

Yes, when using Z85 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol use and dependence (F10.-); exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z85?

Z85 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0260455. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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