Z15.068 – Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z15.068
Code
Z15.068 (claims format: Z15068)
Description
Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system
Short description
Genetic susceptibility to other malig neoplasm of dgstv sys
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block
Z14-Z15 Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease
Parent codes
Z15 › Z15.0 › Z15.06

Notes for Z15.068

Applicable to:
  • Genetic susceptibility to biliary tract cancer
  • Genetic susceptibility to gastric cancer
  • Genetic susceptibility to pancreatic cancer
  • Genetic susceptibility to small bowel cancer

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z15 – Genetic susceptibility to disease

Includes:
  • confirmed abnormal gene
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99)
Use additional code:
  • code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84)

Z15.0 – Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm

Code first:
  • , if applicable, any current malignant neoplasm (C00-C75, C81-C96)
Use additional code:
  • code, if applicable, for any personal history of malignant neoplasm (Z85.-)

Index terms for Z15.068

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z15.06

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z15.068?

Z15.068 is the ICD-10-CM code for genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system, in the block Z14-Z15 (Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease).

Is Z15.068 a billable code?

Yes. Z15.068 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z15.068 belong to?

It belongs to category Z15 – Genetic susceptibility to disease.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.