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Z17.31

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Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive status

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A status code indicating that cancer cells tested positive for HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2), which indicates a more aggressive cancer type.

Coding Tips

  • Document this code when HER2 testing results are positive and confirmed
  • HER2-positive status qualifies patients for targeted therapies like trastuzumab (Herceptin)

Code Hierarchy

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