ICD-10/Z86.71

Z86.71 ICD-10-CM Code: Personal history of venous thrombosis and embolism

Z86.71 is the authoritative medical code for Personal history of venous thrombosis and embolism. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for personal history of venous thrombosis and embolism (ICD-10-CM Z86.71), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Personal history of venous thrombosis and embolism is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code Z86.71. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): old myocardial infarction I25.2; personal history of anaphylactic shock Z87.892; postmyocardial infarction syndrome I24.1. Code first: any follow-up examination after treatment Z09. Code also: any follow-up examination Z08-Z09.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Z86.71 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • old myocardial infarction I25.2
  • personal history of anaphylactic shock Z87.892
  • postmyocardial infarction syndrome I24.1

Code First

Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.

  • any follow-up examination after treatment Z09

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • any follow-up examination Z08-Z09

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can Z86.71 be billed directly?

No. Z86.71 (Personal history of venous thrombosis and embolism) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Can Z86.71 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, Z86.71 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: old myocardial infarction (I25.2); personal history of anaphylactic shock (Z87.892); postmyocardial infarction syndrome (I24.1).

Does Z86.71 need to be sequenced after another code?

Yes. Code first: any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to Z86.71 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • Z86.711 — Personal history of pulmonary embolism
  • Z86.718 — Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism