Z80.9
BillableFamily history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient has a family member with a history of cancer, but the specific type or location of the cancer is not documented or known. This code is used when cancer family history exists but details are unclear.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of cancer in the family history cannot be determined
- •Attempt to obtain more specific information and use a more specific Z80 code if possible
Code Hierarchy
└Z80Family history of primary malignant neoplasm└Z80.9Family history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified
└Z80.9Family history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified