Z87.821

Billable

Personal history of retained foreign body fully removed

Personal history of retained foreign body fully removed

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z87.82

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • personal history of self harm (Z91.5-)

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z87.821?

ICD-10-CM code Z87.821 represents "Personal history of retained foreign body fully removed". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z87.821 a billable code?

Yes, Z87.821 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z87.821 in?

Z87.821 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z87.821 map to?

Z87.821 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 1279989009, 16087371000119103. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z87.821?

Z87.821 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2921301. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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