Z85.01
BillablePersonal history of malignant neoplasm of esophagus
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The patient has previously been diagnosed with and treated for cancer of the esophagus (the tube that carries food to the stomach).
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for all patients with a history of esophageal cancer regardless of how long ago it occurred
- •This code is important for surveillance and screening recommendations
Code Hierarchy
└Z85Personal history of malignant neoplasm└Z85.0Personal history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs└Z85.01Personal history of malignant neoplasm of esophagus
└Z85.01Personal history of malignant neoplasm of esophagus