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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Brain Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for History of Brain Tumor

Z85.841
Z86.011

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

Also Known as:
History of Brain Cancer
Hx of Brain Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Brain Tumor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Brain Tumor

Use ICD-10 code Z85.841 for personal history of malignant neoplasm of brain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of brain

Billable Code
Z85.841
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has no active brain tumor and no ongoing treatment.
documentation:
  • • MRI/CT shows no evidence of disease.

Applicable To

  • • History of malignant brain tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the tumor is resolved and no active treatment is ongoing.

Personal history of benign neoplasm of brain

Billable Code
Z86.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing stable/resected benign tumor
  • • Histology report confirming benign nature

Applicable To

  • • History of benign brain tumor

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must confirm the benign nature and resolved status of the tumor.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z08

Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasm

Use for follow-up visits after treatment of malignant brain tumor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a history of brain tumor in ICD-10?

Use Z85.841 for a history of malignant brain tumor and Z86.011 for a history of benign brain tumor, ensuring the tumor is resolved and no active treatment is ongoing.

What is the ICD-10 code for a resolved brain tumor?

For a resolved malignant brain tumor, use ICD-10 code Z85.841. For a resolved benign brain tumor, use Z86.011.

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