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Z85 ICD-10-CM Code: Personal history of malignant neoplasm

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

Z85

Personal history of malignant neoplasm

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where Z85 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)

  3. 3

    Category Z85

    Personal history of malignant neoplasm

  4. 4

    Code Z85

    Personal history of malignant neoplasm

Codes under Z85

Z85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z85.0Personal history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organsZ85.1Personal history of malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lungZ85.2Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other respiratory and intrathoracic organsZ85.3Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breastZ85.4Personal history of malignant neoplasm of genital organsZ85.5Personal history of malignant neoplasm of urinary tractZ85.6Personal history of leukemiaZ85.7Personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissuesZ85.8Personal history of malignant neoplasms of other organs and systemsZ85.9Personal history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z85.

Code first

  • any follow-up examination after treatment of malignant neoplasm (Z08)

Use additional code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol use and dependence (F10.-)
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Z85.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • personal history of benign neoplasm (Z86.01-)
  • personal history of carcinoma-in-situ (Z86.00-)

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z85 mean?

Z85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Personal history of malignant neoplasm.”

Is Z85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z85 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 Z85 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z85 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) (Z77–Z99), under category Z85, Personal history of malignant neoplasm.

What coding notes are listed for Z85?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z85 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any follow-up examination after treatment of malignant neoplasm (Z08). Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; alcohol use and dependence (F10.-); exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: personal history of benign neoplasm (Z86.01-); personal history of carcinoma-in-situ (Z86.00-).