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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Malignant Melanoma (Z85.820)

ICD-10 Coding for History of Malignant Melanoma (Z85.820)

Z85.820

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for history of malignant melanoma (z85.820) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Past Malignant Melanoma
Resolved Malignant Melanoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Malignant Melanoma (Z85.820)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Malignant Melanoma (Z85.820)

Use ICD-10 code Z85.820 for personal history of malignant melanoma of skin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

Billable Code
Z85.820
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has completed all melanoma treatments and is under surveillance.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must state 'no evidence of recurrence'.

Applicable To

  • • History of excised malignant melanoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the melanoma is historical with no current treatment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z08

Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment

Use with Z85.820 for surveillance visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of malignant melanoma?

The ICD-10 code for a history of malignant melanoma is Z85.820, used when the melanoma is no longer active and the patient is under surveillance.

When should Z85.820 be used?

Use Z85.820 when the patient has completed all treatments for melanoma and is under routine surveillance with no evidence of recurrence.

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