Z85.81

Non-billable

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx

Z85.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z85.810 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z85.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

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Includes

  • Conditions classifiable to C00-C14

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z85.81?
Z85.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Personal history of malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z85.81 a billable code?
No — Z85.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z85.810) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z85.81?
Z85.81 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z85.810, Z85.818, Z85.819.

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

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