Z85: Personal history of malignant neoplasm
The category Z85 of Personal History of Malignant Neoplasm represents a group of conditions related to a patient's past experience with cancer. It doesn't mean the patient currently has cancer. Instead, it indicates that the individual has previously had at least one type of malignant (cancerous) tumor. This personal history may be related to any form of cancer, from brain and lung cancer to breast or prostate cancer, among others. It's important because patients with past cancer history may be more susceptible to cancer recurrence or new cancers due to various factors like genetics, previous treatments, and lifestyle factors. Typical signs of cancer recurrence can vary, ranging from fatigue and changes in skin to pain and changes in body weight. The cancer's progression depends upon the cancer type and the individual's overall health. This code is used in medical records for more thorough patient history and efficient healthcare planning.
Subcodes of Z85:
- Z85.0: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
- Z85.1: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung
- Z85.2: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other respiratory and intrathoracic organs
- Z85.3: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z85.4: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of genital organs
- Z85.5: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of urinary tract
- Z85.6: Personal history of leukaemia
- Z85.7: Personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, haematopoietic and related tissues
- Z85.8: Personal history of malignant neoplasms of other organs and systems
- Z85.9: Personal history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified
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