Z86.12

Billable

Personal history of poliomyelitis

Z86.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of poliomyelitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z86.1
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is polio? Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disease that spreads from person to person. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus attacks the nervous system. In serious cases, it can cause paralysis (where you can't move parts of the body). The paralysis may be lifelong and can sometimes be life-threatening. Because of vaccines, polio is rare in the United States. But polio does occur in some parts of the world,…

Read more about Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z86.12?
Z86.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Personal history of poliomyelitis". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z86.12 a billable code?
Yes — Z86.12 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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