Personal history of malignant neoplasm of large intestine

This code signifies a patient's past history of a malignant neoplasm affecting any part of the large intestine, excluding specified sites like the colon or rectum that have their own dedicated history codes. It indicates that the patient has completed active treatment for this prior malignancy and is now considered in remission or cured, but the history remains relevant for ongoing care and risk assessment.

Use this code when documenting a patient's medical history for a resolved malignant neoplasm of the large intestine, where the specific site is not further detailed or falls outside the scope of more specific Z85.0 codes. This is appropriate for follow-up visits, new patient encounters, or when the history impacts current treatment decisions for unrelated conditions.

• Ensure the malignancy is no longer active; if active, use the appropriate C-code.
• Verify that the specific site within the large intestine is not better described by another Z85.0x code (e.g., Z85.030 for colon, Z85.031 for rectum).
• Always sequence this history code after any current, acute conditions being treated.