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Z86.51

Billable

Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction

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

What This Code Means

A patient has a history of combat-related stress reaction or operational stress disorder, typically from military service or combat exposure.

Coding Tips

  • This code is specifically for combat and operational stress reactions; do not use for general PTSD unless combat-related
  • Ensure documentation clearly indicates the stress reaction was related to combat or military operations

Code Hierarchy

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