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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Alzheimer's Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Alzheimer's Disease

Z84.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for family history of alzheimer's disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Family History of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Disease Family History
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Alzheimer's Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Alzheimer's Disease

Use ICD-10 code Z84.89 for family history of other specified conditions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Family history of other specified conditions

Billable Code
Z84.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Specify the relative's diagnosis and relationship to the patient.
applicable_to:
  • • Family history of Alzheimer's disease
excludes:
  • • Family history of mental and behavioral disorders (Z81.-)
validation:
  • • Documented family history of Alzheimer's disease in a first-, second-, or third-degree relative.
notes:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies Alzheimer's disease and the familial relationship.
risks:
  • • Incorrectly coding under mental health disorders.
  • • Failure to specify the relationship and diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.83

Wandering in diseases classified elsewhere

Use if the patient has Alzheimer's disease and exhibits wandering behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for family history of Alzheimer's disease?

The ICD-10 code for family history of Alzheimer's disease is Z84.89, which covers family history of other specified conditions.

How should family history of Alzheimer's be documented?

Document the specific relative's diagnosis, age at diagnosis, and confirmation method to ensure accurate coding with Z84.89.

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