Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for history of throat cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Throat Cancer
Use ICD-10 code Z85.818 for personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Use for follow-up visits to monitor for recurrence.
Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Use if the patient is receiving prophylactic chemotherapy.
Active throat cancer becomes history when treatment is completed, no further therapy is directed at the site, and there's no evidence of disease.
For recurrence, use active malignancy codes (e.g., C10.9 for oropharynx) and sequence Z85.818 as secondary.