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Z80.0 vs Z83.71

Z80.0 (Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs) compared with Z83.71 (Family history of colonic polyps), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. Z83.71 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z80.0: “family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs (Z80.0)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

Z80.0Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organsZ83.71Family history of colonic polyps
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header
ClassificationZ00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99)Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99)
DefinitionFamily history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Z80.0).Family history of colonic polyps is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z83.71).
Includes
Conditions classifiable to C15-C26

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources