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2025 ICD-10-CM code Z87.0

Personal history of diseases of the respiratory system.

Ensure the use of Z87.0 aligns with the clinical documentation and doesn't represent a current active respiratory condition. If the patient has an active respiratory condition, the appropriate code for that active condition must be used in addition to Z87.0.If the patient has multiple past respiratory conditions, a code for each should be considered.

Modifiers are not typically used with ICD-10-CM codes.

Medical necessity for this code is established by the need to record the patient's complete medical history.This information is crucial for risk assessment, treatment planning, and the prevention of potential complications.The absence of this code might lead to incomplete or inaccurate medical records.

The clinical responsibility for using this code rests with the physician documenting the patient's complete medical history, including past respiratory illnesses.This ensures accurate and comprehensive coding.

IMPORTANT:Z87.01 (Personal history of pneumonia (recurrent)) is a more specific code if the patient has a history of recurrent pneumonia.Other Z87 codes may apply depending on the specific past respiratory illness.

In simple words: This code means the patient has had a respiratory (lung) problem in the past.Doctors use this information to understand the patient's complete medical history and plan for the best care.

This code indicates a personal history of respiratory system diseases, encompassing conditions classified within the ICD-10-CM chapters J00-J99.It signifies that the patient has had a past respiratory illness, even if it is currently resolved or inactive.This information is crucial for comprehensive medical history and may impact current treatment plans.

Example 1: A 60-year-old male patient presents for a routine check-up. His medical history includes a previous diagnosis of asthma, now well-controlled with medication.Code Z87.0 is used to document this past condition., A 45-year-old female patient with a history of recurrent pneumonia is seen for a follow-up visit.While her current respiratory status is stable, code Z87.01 (or potentially Z87.0 if further specification isn't needed) would be applied to record this history., A 30-year-old patient is admitted for a surgery unrelated to the respiratory system.However, his medical record indicates a past episode of bronchitis. Code Z87.0 is included in the diagnosis to reflect this complete medical picture.

Documentation must clearly indicate a past diagnosis of a respiratory condition (J00-J99).This can be found in past medical records, physician's notes, or patient self-report.The specific condition, if known, should be documented to allow for the use of more specific codes if available.

** This code is used for historical purposes and should be used in conjunction with any other codes reflecting the patient's current condition. It's important to distinguish between a past condition and a currently active condition.Accurate and complete coding is crucial for patient care and reimbursement.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10-CM codes.
  • Specialties:Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
  • Place of Service:Office, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Other
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