Z86.61 – Personal history of infections of the central nervous system

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 Z86.61
Code
Z86.61 (claims format: Z8661)
Description
Personal history of infections of the central nervous system
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
Z86 › Z86.6

Notes for Z86.61

Applicable to:
  • Personal history of encephalitis
  • Personal history of meningitis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z86 – Personal history of certain other diseases

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

Z86.6 – Personal history of diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

Applicable to:

Block Z77-Z99

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

Index terms for Z86.61

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

Related codes in Z86.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z86.61?

Z86.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for personal history of infections of the central nervous system, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).

Is Z86.61 a billable code?

Yes. Z86.61 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z86.61 belong to?

It belongs to category Z86 – Personal history of certain other diseases.

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.