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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Personal History of Thyroid Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Personal History of Thyroid Cancer

Z85.850

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

Also Known as:
History of Thyroid Cancer
Resolved Thyroid Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Personal History of Thyroid Cancer

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

Use ICD-10 code Z85.850 for personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid

Billable Code
Z85.850
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No evidence of disease and treatment completed.
coding:
  • • Use Z85.850 for history, not active treatment.

Applicable To

  • • History of thyroid cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the cancer is in remission and no active treatment is ongoing.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z08

Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

Use for follow-up visits post-treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should Z85.850 be used for thyroid cancer?

Use Z85.850 when the patient has completed treatment for thyroid cancer and there is no evidence of active disease. This code indicates a history of thyroid cancer without current treatment.

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

The ICD-10 code for personal history of thyroid cancer is Z85.850. It is used when the patient has a history of thyroid cancer but is not currently undergoing treatment.

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