Z86.010 – Personal history of colonic polyps

Z86.010 Diagnosis Code: Personal history of colonic polyps

• Z86.010 is an ICD-10-CM code used to indicate a personal history of colonic polyps.
• This code is assigned when a patient has previously had colonic polyps identified during an examination, such as a colonoscopy.
• Colonic polyps in the patient's history is relevant for future management, surveillance, and prevention of colorectal cancer

Is Z86.010 Billable: Yes

Yes, Z86.010 is a billable code. It can be used for reimbursement when providing medical services related to a patient's personal history of colonic polyps. However, reviewing the specific documentation and guidelines provided by insurance carriers and payers is essential to ensure proper coding and billing practices.

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.
• Colonic polyps can be adenomatous (precancerous) or non-adenomatous (hyperplastic or inflammatory).
• Surveillance and appropriate follow-up 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

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Colonic Polyps

Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes for Colonic Polyps:

• K63.5 - Polyp of colon
• D12.6 - Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
• Z86.018 - Personal history of other benign neoplasm of colon
• Z85.038 - Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
• K63.89 - Other specified diseases of intestine
• Z87.59 - Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
• K63.4 - Polyp of rectum