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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Colorectal Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for History of Colorectal Cancer

Z85.038
Z86.010

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

Also Known as:
History of Colon Cancer
History of Rectal Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Colorectal Cancer

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

Use ICD-10 code Z85.038 for personal history of malignant neoplasm of colon, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of colon

Billable Code
Z85.038
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has completed all cancer-directed therapy and is in remission.
documentation:
  • • Surveillance plan and no evidence of disease must be documented.

Applicable To

  • • History of colon cancer
  • • History of rectal cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the cancer is in remission and no active treatment is ongoing.

Personal history of colonic polyps

Non-Billable
Z86.010
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pathology report confirming adenomatous polyps

Applicable To

  • • History of adenomatous polyps

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pathology reports are referenced in documentation.
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 post-cancer treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for history of colorectal cancer is Z85.038, used when the patient has completed treatment and there is no evidence of active disease.

When should Z85.038 be used?

Z85.038 should be used when a patient has completed treatment for colorectal cancer and there is no evidence of active disease.

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