2025 ICD-10-CM code Z85.71
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) Feed
Personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity for using code Z85.71 is established when the patient's current encounter is for a condition potentially related to their prior Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.Examples include monitoring for recurrence, evaluation of potential complications, or managing conditions potentially influenced by the prior disease or its treatment.
The physician's responsibility involves assessing the patient's current health status in relation to their history of Hodgkin lymphoma. This may include evaluating potential long-term effects, monitoring for recurrence, or addressing any related complications. The physician should document the reason for the encounter and any relevant findings.
- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Z85 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm)
In simple words: This code means the person had Hodgkin lymphoma in the past.The doctor uses this code if the person's current visit is related to something that might be affected by having had Hodgkin lymphoma before, not to treat the lymphoma itself.
This code signifies a personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma.It is used to indicate a past diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, even if the individual is currently in remission or has been cured.This code is assigned when the patient's current encounter is related to the management of a condition potentially affected by this past history, not for active treatment of the lymphoma itself. A corresponding procedure code is required if a procedure is performed.
Example 1: A 45-year-old patient, previously treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, presents for an annual physical exam. The physician reviews the patient's medical history and orders routine blood tests to monitor for recurrence.Code Z85.71 is used to document the patient's past diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma. , A 60-year-old patient with a history of Hodgkin lymphoma presents for a consultation regarding increased fatigue and shortness of breath.The physician evaluates the patient and determines that the symptoms are unrelated to the prior Hodgkin lymphoma. Code Z85.71 is used to document the patient's past diagnosis in the context of the current evaluation. , A 30-year-old patient, successfully treated for Hodgkin lymphoma five years prior, develops a secondary malignancy.Code Z85.71 is used in conjunction with the code for the new malignancy to document the patient's complete medical history.
Complete and accurate medical record documenting the patient's history of Hodgkin lymphoma, including dates of diagnosis and treatment, response to therapy, and any known complications.Documentation should also reflect the reason for the current encounter and any relevant findings, supporting the medical necessity of the visit.
** This code is a secondary diagnosis code and should not be used as the primary diagnosis unless the encounter is solely for managing a condition related to a past Hodgkin Lymphoma diagnosis and no other active diagnosis is present. Always ensure proper documentation to justify the use of this code.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the specific services provided during the encounter.Consult your facility's revenue code mapping.
- RVU: RVUs are not applicable to ICD-10 codes. RVUs are used for CPT codes to determine payment.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Specialties:Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital, Outpatient clinic