Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of having colon polyps, where the specific type or nature of the polyps is not documented or is unknown. It signifies that the polyps are no longer present, typically having been removed, but the patient has a history of their occurrence.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, screening, or other medical services, and their medical record indicates a prior diagnosis and treatment of colon polyps without further specification of their pathology (e.g., adenomatous, hyperplastic). This code is appropriate when the polyps have been excised and the patient is not currently experiencing active polyps.

• Do not use this code if the patient currently has active colon polyps; instead, code the specific type of colon polyp.
• If the type of colon polyp is known (e.g., adenomatous, hyperplastic), use a more specific Z86.01- code.
• This code is often used in conjunction with codes for colonoscopy screenings or surveillance.