What is the ICD-10 code for history of colon cancer?

The ICD-10 code for history of colon cancer is Z85.038. It is used when the patient has completed treatment and there is no current evidence of disease.

How do you code a follow-up visit for colon cancer?

For a follow-up visit after colon cancer treatment, use Z85.038 if the cancer is resolved, along with any relevant surveillance codes.

ICD-10 Coding for History of Colon Cancer(Z85.038, C18.9, Z80.0)

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Learn about the ICD-10 code Z85.038 for history of colon cancer, including documentation requirements, coding pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Personal History of Colon CancerPast Colon CancerResolved Colon Cancer

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to History of Colon Cancer

Z00-Z99Primary Range

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
Z85.038	Personal history of malignant neoplasm of colon	Use when the patient has completed treatment for colon cancer and there is no current evidence of disease.	Documented history of colon cancer treatment completion No current evidence of disease
Z80.0	Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs	Use when documenting a family history of colon cancer.	Documented family history of colon cancer in first-degree relatives

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

Z85.038Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecifiedC18.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Colon Cancer.

Ambiguous documentation of cancer status

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials or incorrect payments.

Mitigation

Use clear language in documentation, Regular training for providers on documentation standards

Coding active colon cancer as history

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to inappropriate reimbursement rates., Compliance: Misclassification can result in compliance issues., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records and data analytics.

Mitigation

Verify treatment completion and current disease status before coding as history.

Incorrect coding of cancer status

Impact

Risk of coding active cancer as history or vice versa.

Mitigation

Implement regular audits and provider education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with Z85.038.

Primary Code

Z85.038

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

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ICD-10 Coding for History of Colon Cancer(Z85.038, C18.9, Z80.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of colon cancer?

How do you code a follow-up visit for colon cancer?

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