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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Melanoma

ICD-10 Coding for History of Melanoma

Z85.820
Z12.83

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

Also Known as:
Hx of Melanoma
Melanoma in Remission
personal history malignant melanoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Melanoma

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

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 treatment and is under surveillance.
coding:
  • • No active treatment or recurrence of melanoma.

Applicable To

  • • History of malignant melanoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'history of' to avoid confusion with active melanoma.

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms of skin

Billable Code
Z12.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented screening intent

Applicable To

  • • Skin cancer screening

Important Notes

  • • Sequence first if screening is the primary reason for the visit.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.83

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms of skin

Use for screening visits post-melanoma treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a personal history of malignant melanoma of the skin is Z85.820. It is used when the melanoma is resolved and the patient is under surveillance.

When should Z85.820 be used?

Z85.820 should be used when a patient has a history of melanoma that is resolved, with no active treatment or recurrence, and is under surveillance.

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