Z86.010 – Personal history of colonic polyps

Understand the code for personal history of colon polyps, its significance, clinical implications, and billability.

By Karina Jimenea on Aug 8, 2025.

Z86.010 diagnosis code: Personal history of colon polyps

Z86.010 is an ICD-10-CM code by the American Medical Association. It is used to refer to a personal history of colonic polyps when a patient has previously had colonic polyps identified during an examination, such as a colonoscopy. A history of colonic polyps is important because it influences future management, ongoing surveillance, and prevention strategies for colorectal cancer. The code also applies to the following:

personal history of colorectal polyps
personal history of rectal polyps

Z86.010 falls within the ICD-10-CM range of Z00–Z99, which covers factors influencing health status and contact with health services, and more specifically under Z86.0, which refers to personal history of in-situ and benign neoplasms and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.

Is Z86.010 billable?

No. In 2025, Z86.010 was converted to a non-billable, non-specific parent code. It should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Instead, use more detailed codes under it such as Z86.0100 and Z86.0102.

Clinical information

Personal history of colonic polyps signifies that the patient has a previous diagnosis of colonic polyps, which are small growths on the colon's inner lining, often identified during a screening colonoscopy.
Colonic polyps can be adenomatous (precancerous) or non-adenomatous (hyperplastic or inflammatory).
Surveillance and appropriate follow-up examination are crucial for patients with a personal history of colonic polyps to detect any potential recurrence or progression to colorectal cancer.

Synonyms include:

Personal history of adenomatous colonic polyps
Personal history of non-adenomatous colonic polyps
History of colonic polyp resection
Previous colonic polyp diagnosis
Colonic polyp surveillance
History of adenomatous polyp of colon
History of polyp (benign tumor) of the colon
History of polyp of colon

Other related ICD-10 codes

D12.6: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
K63.5: Polyp of colon
K63.89: Other specified diseases of intestine
Z85.038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
Z86.0100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
Z86.0101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps
Z86.0102: Personal history of hyperplastic colon polyps
Z86.0109: Personal history of other colon polyps
Z86.018: Personal history of other benign neoplasm

Commonly asked questions

Some colonic polyps can be precancerous (adenomatous), while others are non-adenomatous. Regular surveillance is necessary to identify and remove any precancerous polyps and prevent the development of colorectal cancer.

Colonic polyps are typically detected during a colonoscopy, which allows the physician to visualize the colon and rectum using a flexible tube with a camera. Polyps can be removed or biopsied during the procedure.

The surveillance interval may vary depending on the characteristics of the polyps, such as size, number, and histology. Generally, individuals with a history of colonic polyps may require more frequent surveillance colonoscopy, often every 3-5 years.

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