Z15 ICD-10-CM Code: Genetic susceptibility to disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z15Genetic susceptibility to disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z15 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- 2
Section
Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease (Z14-Z15)
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Category Z15
Genetic susceptibility to disease
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Code Z15
Genetic susceptibility to disease
More specific choices
Codes under Z15
Z15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z15.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z15.
Use additional code
- code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z15.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z15 mean?
Z15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Genetic susceptibility to disease.”
Is Z15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z15 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Z15 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z15 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease (Z14-Z15) (Z14–Z15), under category Z15, Genetic susceptibility to disease.
What coding notes are listed for Z15?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84). Excludes1 notes: chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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