Z85.2

Non-billable

Prsnl history of malig neoplm of resp and intrathorac organs

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other respiratory and intrathoracic organs

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

Parent Code

Z85

Child Codes

5

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 (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z85.2?

ICD-10-CM code Z85.2 represents "Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other respiratory and intrathoracic organs". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z85.2 a billable code?

No, Z85.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Z85.2.

What chapter is Z85.2 in?

Z85.2 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z85.2?

Z85.2 has 5 child codes, including: Z85.20 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of unsp resp organ), Z85.21 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx), Z85.22 (Prsnl hx of malig neoplm of nasl cav, mid ear, & acces sinus), Z85.23 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thymus), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with Z85.2?

Yes, when using Z85.2 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 Z85.2?

Z85.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0260417. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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