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

ICD-10 Coding for History of Rectal Cancer

Z85.048
Z85.038

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

Also Known as:
Past Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer in Remission
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Rectal Cancer

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

Use ICD-10 code Z85.048 for personal history of malignant neoplasm of rectum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of rectum

Billable Code
Z85.048
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has completed treatment and is cancer-free.
coding:
  • • No active treatment or recurrence is documented.

Applicable To

  • • History of rectal cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'no evidence of disease' to support the use of Z85.048.

Personal history of other malignant neoplasms of large intestine

Billable Code
Z85.038
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented history of rectosigmoid junction cancer
  • • No active disease

Applicable To

  • • History of rectosigmoid junction cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the specific site of the previous cancer is documented to differentiate from rectal cancer.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z08

Encounter for follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasm

Use alongside Z85.048 for follow-up visits post-treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a history of rectal cancer is Z85.048, used when the patient has completed treatment and there is no evidence of active disease.

When should Z85.048 be used?

Use Z85.048 when documenting a patient's history of rectal cancer after treatment completion and no evidence of disease.

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