Z85.821
BillablePersonal history of Merkel cell carcinoma
Personal history of Merkel cell carcinoma
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Conditions classifiable to C4A
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
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Clinical Terms
- History of merkel cell carcinoma
- Conditions classifiable to C4A
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for personal history of merkel cell carcinoma?
The ICD-10-CM code for personal history of merkel cell carcinoma is Z85.821. The full clinical description is "Personal history of Merkel cell carcinoma". Z85.821 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z85.821 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z85.821 represents “Personal history of Merkel cell carcinoma”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z85.821 a billable code?
Yes, Z85.821 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z85.821 in?
Z85.821 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
Are additional codes required with Z85.821?
Yes, when using Z85.821, 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 SNOMED CT codes does Z85.821 map to?
Z85.821 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 138141000119108. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z85.821?
Z85.821 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911299, C2712772. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z85.821 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like personal history of merkel cell carcinoma 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 Z85.821?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z85.821 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.