Z87.79
Non-billablePersonal history of oth (corrected) congenital malformations
Personal history of other (corrected) congenital malformations
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
- congenital malformations that have been partially corrected or repaired but which still require medical treatment - code to condition
- other postprocedural states (Z98.-)
- personal history of medical treatment (Z92.-)
- presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts (Z95.-)
- presence of other devices (Z97.-)
- presence of other functional implants (Z96.-)
- transplanted organ and tissue status (Z94.-)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for personal history of oth (corrected) congenital malformations?
The ICD-10-CM code for personal history of oth (corrected) congenital malformations is Z87.79. The full clinical description is "Personal history of other (corrected) congenital malformations". Z87.79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z87.79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z87.79 represents "Personal history of other (corrected) congenital malformations". 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 Z87.79 a billable code?
No, Z87.79 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z87.79.
What chapter is Z87.79 in?
Z87.79 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z87.79?
Z87.79 has 2 child codes, including: Z87.790 (Personal history of congenital malform of face and neck), Z87.798 (Personal history of oth (corrected) congenital malformations).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z87.79?
Z87.79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0700232. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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