Z82.61 – Family history of arthritis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z82.61

Code: Z82.61 (claims format: Z8261)
Description: Family history of arthritis
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: Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
Parent codes: Z82 › Z82.6

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z82.6 – Family history of arthritis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Applicable to:

Conditions classifiable to M00-M99

Block Z77-Z99

Code also:

any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Index terms for Z82.61

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

History, family, arthritis

Related codes in Z82.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z82.61?

Z82.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for family history of arthritis, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).

Is Z82.61 a billable code?

Yes. Z82.61 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z82.61 belong to?

It belongs to category Z82 – Family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases (leading to disablement).

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.