2025 ICD-10-CM code Z92.89

Personal history of other medical treatment.

This code should not be used if the specific type of medical treatment can be classified using a more specific Z code. This code is a "present on admission" (POA) exempt code.

No modifiers are applicable to this code.

The medical necessity for using this code is to accurately reflect the patient's past medical history, which can aid in diagnosis and treatment of current and future conditions.

This code is typically used by healthcare providers to document a patient's past medical history during a medical encounter.It is crucial for understanding a patient's overall health status and may influence current treatment decisions.The provider should document the specific type of medical treatment received in the patient's medical record.

In simple words: This code indicates the patient has a history of receiving some type of medical treatment not specified.

Personal history of other medical treatment. This code is used to document a patient's past medical treatment that is not otherwise classified.

Example 1: A patient presents for a routine check-up and mentions a history of receiving physical therapy for a previous injury. The provider would use Z92.89 to document this history., A patient with a history of receiving chemotherapy for cancer is seen for an unrelated issue. The provider uses Z92.89 to document the history of chemotherapy., A patient presents for a consultation and mentions a history of undergoing acupuncture treatment. The provider can use Z92.89 to document this history.

The documentation should specify the type of medical treatment received.If known, further details such as dates of treatment, treating provider, and outcome should also be included in the medical record.

** Use additional Z codes if available to provide greater detail about other aspects of the encounter.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
  • Specialties:All specialties may use this code as it relates to documenting past medical history.
  • Place of Service:Any
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