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ICD-10 Coding for Personal History of Prostate Cancer(Z85.46)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Personal History of Prostate Cancer. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

History of Prostate CancerProstate Cancer in Remission

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Personal History of Prostate Cancer

Z85.46Primary Range

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate

Used when prostate cancer has been treated and there is no evidence of active disease.

Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasm

Used for follow-up visits after cancer treatment.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for personal history of prostate cancer

Essential facts and insights about Personal History of Prostate Cancer

The ICD-10 code for personal history of prostate cancer is Z85.46, used when the cancer has been treated and there is no evidence of active disease.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for personal history of prostate cancer

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Patient has completed treatment and there is no evidence of disease.

coding Criteria

  • Do not use if patient is receiving active treatment for prostate cancer.

Applicable To

  • History of prostate cancer

Excludes

  • Current prostate cancer (C61)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • No evidence of recurrent or progressive disease
  • Date of last treatment
  • Current PSA value and trend
  • Not currently receiving cancer-directed therapy

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding active cancer as history

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation clearly states no active treatment and no evidence of disease.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasm

Z08
Use for follow-up visits after cancer treatment.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Malignant neoplasm of prostate

C61
Use C61 for active prostate cancer or if the patient is receiving treatment for active disease.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Personal History of Prostate Cancer to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code Z85.46.

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresents patient's current health status., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify treatment status before coding, Review patient's medical history

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to reimbursement errors., Compliance: May result in compliance issues during audits., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure documentation specifies no current treatment and no evidence of disease.

Impact

Using history codes for patients with active cancer treatment.

Mitigation Strategy

Regular training on coding guidelines and documentation review.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Personal History of Prostate Cancer, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Personal History of Prostate Cancer

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Personal History of Prostate Cancer. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Follow-up visit for history of prostate cancer

Specialty: Urology

Required Elements

  • Diagnosis and treatment history
  • Current PSA levels
  • Statement of no evidence of disease

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Hx prostate cancer
Good Documentation Example
Patient status post radical prostatectomy 2019 for pT2cN0M0 adenocarcinoma. PSA undetectable (<0.1 ng/mL) since surgery. No adjuvant therapy. No evidence of recurrence.
Explanation
The good example provides detailed treatment history and current status, supporting the use of Z85.46.

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