Family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases (leading to disablement)
ICD-10 Z82 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases (leading to disablement).
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code Z82 pertains to the family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases that may lead to disablement. This category encompasses a range of conditions that have a hereditary component, including but not limited to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The presence of these conditions in a family history can significantly influence an individual's health risk profile and guide preventive measures and screening protocols. Clinicians use this code to document a patient's family history, which is crucial for assessing risk factors and tailoring patient management strategies accordingly.
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
Z82 includes a variety of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, certain cancers, and other chronic diseases that have a familial link and may lead to disablement.
Z82 codes should be used when documenting a patient's family history of disabilities or chronic diseases that may impact their health risk assessment and management.
Documentation should include a detailed account of the family history of relevant conditions, specifying the relationship to the patient and the nature of the conditions.
