Z85.51
BillablePersonal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient who previously had bladder cancer. This code indicates the cancer has been treated and documents the history for ongoing surveillance and care.
Coding Tips
- •Bladder cancer history requires ongoing monitoring; consider if patient needs cystoscopy or imaging follow-up
- •Document the type of bladder cancer if known (transitional cell, squamous cell, etc.)
Code Hierarchy
└Z85Personal history of malignant neoplasm└Z85.5Personal history of malignant neoplasm of urinary tract└Z85.51Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
└Z85.51Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder