What ICD-10 codes are used for a history of breast cancer?
Patients with a history of breast cancer who are not currently undergoing treatment or showing signs of active disease but are being monitored have specific ICD-10-CM codes to indicate this history. Proper coding of this history is essential for surveillance, risk assessments, and future medical care decisions.
Below are the commonly used ICD-10-CM codes related to personal and family history of breast cancer:
Z85.3 - Personal history of malignant neoplasm of the breast
This specific code indicates that the patient has a personal history of breast cancer, meaning they have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in the past and are no longer undergoing active treatment.
Z80.3 – Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Used when there is a family history of breast cancer, such as in a parent, sibling, or child. This information is vital for assessing genetic risk and determining appropriate screening protocols.
Z15.01 – Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of the breast
This code is applied when a patient has a confirmed genetic susceptibility to breast cancer, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations.
Z08 – Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Used for follow-up visits after the completion of breast cancer treatment to monitor for recurrence or manage any long-term effects.
Z79.81 – Long-term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Applicable when a patient is on long-term aromatase inhibitor therapy as part of breast cancer treatment or prevention strategy.
Z86.000 – Personal history of in situ neoplasm of breast
Indicates a personal history of non-invasive breast cancer, such as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).