Z87.8 vs Z91.5
Z87.8 (Personal history of other specified conditions) compared with Z91.5 (Personal history of self-harm), 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. Z87.8 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z91.5: “personal history of self harm (Z91.5-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Z87.8Personal history of other specified conditions | Z91.5Personal history of self-harm | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | Z00-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) |
| Definition | Personal history of other specified conditions is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z87.8). | Personal history of self-harm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z91.5). |
| Code first | any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources