Personal history of malignant neoplasm of pancreas

This code indicates that a patient has a past medical history of pancreatic cancer, meaning they have been diagnosed with and treated for a malignant tumor of the pancreas in the past. It signifies that the patient is no longer actively receiving treatment for the primary pancreatic malignancy but requires ongoing surveillance or management related to their prior cancer.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for patients who have completed treatment for pancreatic cancer and are considered in remission or cured. It is appropriate for encounters related to monitoring for recurrence, managing long-term side effects of treatment, or addressing other health issues in a patient with a history of this specific cancer.

• Do not use this code if the patient is currently undergoing active treatment for pancreatic cancer; instead, use a code from the C25 category.
• Ensure documentation clearly states a "history of" or "personal history of" pancreatic malignancy.
• This code is often used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for the patient's overall health status during subsequent encounters.