Z82.79 – Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

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 Z82.79
Code
Z82.79 (claims format: Z8279)
Description
Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Short description
Fam hx of congen malform, deformations and chromsoml abnlt
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 › Z82.7

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z82.7 – Family history of congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Applicable to:
  • Conditions classifiable to Q00-Q99

Block Z77-Z99

Code also:
  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Index terms for Z82.79

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

Related codes in Z82.7

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z82.79?

Z82.79 is the ICD-10-CM code for family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).

Is Z82.79 a billable code?

Yes. Z82.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z82.79 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.