ICD Code Z80.9
ICD code Z80.9 is used to indicate a family history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified, for accurate medical record documentation.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z80.9
ICD code Z80.9 is a family history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified.
When to use ICD code Z80.9
1. Patient has a documented family history of any malignant neoplasm.
2. No specific site or type of cancer is identified in the family history.
3. Family history is relevant to the patient’s current care, risk assessment, or screening.
4. Patient does not have a personal history of malignant neoplasm.
5. Documentation supports the need to capture family history for preventive or diagnostic purposes.
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z80.9
Relevant CPT codes that may be used in conjunction with ICD code Z80.9 include:
- 99201–99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visits)
- 99211–99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visits)
- 99381–99397 (Preventive medicine services)
- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling)
- 96040 (Medical genetics and genetic counseling services)
- 81211–81217 (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing, if indicated)
- 81432–81433 (Hereditary breast cancer-related genetic panel, if indicated)
These codes should be selected based on the specific services provided during the encounter.
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