Z85
Non-billablePersonal 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (10)
Z85.0Personal history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Z85.1Personal history of malig neoplm of trachea, bronc and lung
Z85.2Prsnl history of malig neoplm of resp and intrathorac organs
Z85.3Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Z85.4Personal history of malignant neoplasm of genital organs
Z85.5Personal history of malignant neoplasm of urinary tract
Z85.6Personal history of leukemia
Z85.7Prsnl hx of malig neoplm of lymphoid, hematpoetc & rel tiss
Z85.8Personal history of malig neoplasms of organs and systems
Z85.9Personal history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for personal history of malignant neoplasm?
The ICD-10-CM code for personal history of malignant neoplasm is Z85. The full clinical description is "Personal history of malignant neoplasm". Z85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z85 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z85 represents “Personal history of malignant neoplasm”. 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 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, also report: ; 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.
How does Z85 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like personal history of malignant neoplasm 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 Z85?
Z85 maps to the ICD-11 code: QC40.Z (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of unspecified site).
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