Personal history of other diseases and conditions
Chapter 21:Factors influencing health status
ICD-10 Z87 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of personal history of other diseases and conditions.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code Z87 pertains to personal history of other diseases and conditions. This category is used to indicate a patient's past medical history of conditions that may not currently be active but could influence future healthcare decisions. It encompasses a variety of conditions, including but not limited to, previous surgeries, chronic illnesses that have resolved, and other significant health events that may impact the patient's ongoing care. Proper documentation of these conditions is crucial for comprehensive patient management and can influence treatment plans and preventive measures.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Z87 includes a wide range of conditions such as previous cancers, resolved infections, past surgeries, and any other significant health issues that have been treated or resolved but may still impact the patient's health.
Z87 codes should be used when documenting a patient's past medical history that is relevant to their current health status or treatment plan, particularly when these conditions could affect future healthcare decisions.
Documentation should clearly indicate the condition's resolution status, the date of resolution, and any ongoing implications for the patient's health. This may include notes from previous encounters, surgical reports, or discharge summaries.
