HX Breast Cancer ICD-10-CM Codes

A HX Breast Cancer ICD code should be used when documenting a patient's medical record to indicate that they have had breast cancer but do not currently have active disease.

A history of breast cancer code can affect medical decision-making, surveillance plans, treatment options, and insurance coverage. It also serves as crucial information for healthcare providers to understand the patient's previous medical challenges and future risks.

A diagnosis code for a history of breast cancer denotes that a patient has been previously diagnosed with breast cancer, though they don't currently have active disease.