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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Colon Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Colon Cancer

Z80.0
Z83.71

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

Also Known as:
Family History of Colorectal Cancer
Genetic Predisposition to Colon Cancer
Family History of Digestive Organ Malignancy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Colon Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Family History of Colon Cancer

Use ICD-10 code Z80.0 for family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

Billable Code
Z80.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • First-degree relative with colon cancer diagnosed before age 60
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific relative details

Applicable To

  • • Family history of colon cancer
  • • Family history of colorectal cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the degree of relation and age at diagnosis.

Family history of colonic polyps

Non-Billable
Z83.71
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Family history of adenomatous polyps
  • • Family history of hyperplastic polyps

Important Notes

  • • Specify the type of polyp in documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Use alongside Z80.0 for screening colonoscopy due to family history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for family history of colon cancer?

The ICD-10 code for family history of colon cancer is Z80.0, which covers malignant neoplasms of digestive organs.

How do you code a family history of colon polyps?

Use ICD-10 code Z83.71 for family history of colonic polyps, specifying the type if known.

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