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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for History of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Z85.828
C44.XX

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

Also Known as:
History of SCC
Personal history of squamous cell carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code Z85.828 for personal history of other malignant neoplasms of skin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other malignant neoplasms of skin

Billable Code
Z85.828
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has no active lesions or treatment.
documentation:
  • • Pathology report confirms prior SCC.

Applicable To

  • • History of squamous cell carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'no current evidence of disease'.

Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin

Non-Billable
C44.XX
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Current biopsy report
  • • Active treatment plan
  • • Photographic documentation of lesion

Applicable To

  • • Active squamous cell carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure active treatment is documented.
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 SCC treatment.

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when patient is receiving chemotherapy for SCC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a history of squamous cell carcinoma?

Use ICD-10 code Z85.828 for a history of squamous cell carcinoma when there are no active lesions or ongoing treatments.

What is the ICD-10 code for active squamous cell carcinoma?

For active squamous cell carcinoma, use a code from the C44.XX range, depending on the site and laterality.

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