Z85.52

Non-billable

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of kidney

Z85.52 is the ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of malignant neoplasm of kidney. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z85.520 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z85.5
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You have two kidneys. They are fist-sized organs on either side of your backbone above your waist. The tubes inside filter and clean your blood, taking out waste products and making urine. Kidney cancer forms in the lining of tiny tubes inside your kidneys. Kidney cancer becomes more likely as you age. Risk factors include smoking, having certain genetic conditions, and misusing pain medicines for a long time. You…

Read more about Kidney Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • personal history of malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (Z85.53)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z85.52?
Z85.52 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Personal history of malignant neoplasm of kidney". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z85.52 a billable code?
No — Z85.52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z85.520) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z85.52?
Z85.52 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z85.520, Z85.528.
What is excluded from Z85.52?
Excludes1 (not coded here): personal history of malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (Z85.53).

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

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