Z85

Non-billable

Personal history of malignant neoplasm

Z85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of malignant neoplasm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z85.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

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Excludes2 — not included here

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

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)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z85?
Z85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Personal history of malignant neoplasm". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z85 a billable code?
No — Z85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z85.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z85?
Z85 has 10 more specific child codes, including Z85.0, Z85.1, Z85.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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