Z15.068 ICD-10-CM Code: Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z15.068Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z15.068 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease (Z14-Z15)
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Category Z15
Genetic susceptibility to disease
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Subcategory Z15.06
Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of digestive system
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Code Z15.068
Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Genetic susceptibility to biliary tract cancer
- Genetic susceptibility to gastric cancer
- Genetic susceptibility to pancreatic cancer
- Genetic susceptibility to small bowel cancer
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z15.068.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z15.068.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z15.068.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z15.068.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z15.068 mean?
Z15.068 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system.”
Is Z15.068 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z15.068 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is Z15.068 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z15.068 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 and subcategory Z15.06, Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of digestive system.
What coding notes are listed for Z15.068?
Its listed inclusion terms are Genetic susceptibility to biliary tract cancer; Genetic susceptibility to gastric cancer; Genetic susceptibility to pancreatic cancer; Genetic susceptibility to small bowel cancer. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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