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
- 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
Block Z77-Z99
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.