Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney

This code indicates that a patient has a past medical history of a malignant neoplasm (cancer) of the kidney, other than renal pelvis or unspecified parts. The patient is no longer actively being treated for this specific kidney cancer, but the history is relevant for ongoing care and risk assessment.

Use this code when documenting a patient's medical history after they have completed treatment for a kidney malignancy and are considered to be in remission or cured. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, routine physicals, or when the history impacts current medical decision-making for other conditions.

• Ensure the patient's active cancer treatment has concluded; otherwise, an active malignancy code should be used.
• Verify the specific site of the kidney cancer to ensure "other malignant neoplasm of kidney" is the most accurate description.
• Combine with codes for any current conditions or reasons for the encounter, as this is a history code.