ICD Code Z85-

ICD code Z85- is a code used to indicate a personal history of malignant neoplasm (cancer), meaning the patient has had cancer in the past but is not currently being treated for it.

1. Documented personal history of malignant neoplasm

2. Patient is not currently undergoing active treatment for cancer

3. Cancer has been previously diagnosed and treated

4. Follow-up care, surveillance, or monitoring for recurrence or metastasis

5. Absence of current evidence of malignancy

6. Patient visit is related to previous cancer diagnosis (e.g., counseling, screening, or management of late effects)

Applicable CPT codes for ICD code Z85- may include:

99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

99381–99397 (Preventive Medicine services)

77067 (Screening mammography)

G0101 (Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination)

G0121, G0105 (Colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy)

88141–88175 (Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal, including Pap smears)

81528 (Cologuard, colorectal cancer screening)

36415 (Collection of venous blood for specimen)

88305 (Pathology examination of tissue)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services provided.

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