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Z85.9

Billable

Personal 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 with a history of cancer, but the specific type or location of the original cancer is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Avoid using this code when more specific information is available; query the provider for cancer site details
  • •This code should only be used when the cancer site cannot be determined from available documentation

Code Hierarchy

└Z85Personal history of malignant neoplasm└Z85.9Personal history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified
└Z85.9Personal history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified

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