Z15.0
Non-billableGenetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm
Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- confirmed abnormal gene
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (5)
Z15.01Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
Z15.02Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of ovary
Z15.03Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of prostate
Z15.04Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Z15.09Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm?
The ICD-10-CM code for genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm is Z15.0. The full clinical description is "Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm". Z15.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z15.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z15.0 represents “Genetic susceptibility to 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 Z15.0 a billable code?
No, Z15.0 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 Z15.0.
What chapter is Z15.0 in?
Z15.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z15.0?
Z15.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Z15.0?
Z15.0 has 5 child codes, including: Z15.01 (Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast), Z15.02 (Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of ovary), Z15.03 (Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of prostate), Z15.04 (Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of endometrium), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with Z15.0?
Yes, when using Z15.0, also report: code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84); code, if applicable, for any personal history of malignant neoplasm (Z85.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z15.0?
Z15.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1455995. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z15.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like genetic susceptibility to 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 Z15.0?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z15.0 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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