Family history of other lymphatic and hematopoietic neoplasms

This code indicates a patient's family history of a lymphatic or hematopoietic neoplasm that is not specifically classified elsewhere. This includes conditions like certain lymphomas, leukemias, or other blood cancers within the patient's immediate or extended family. It signifies a genetic predisposition or increased risk for the patient due to this familial pattern.

Use this code when a patient reports a family history of a lymphatic or hematopoietic malignancy that doesn't have a more specific family history code available. This is often documented during preventive care visits, new patient evaluations, or when assessing risk factors for a patient presenting with symptoms that could be related to such conditions.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "family history" and not a personal history of the condition.
• Verify that the specific lymphatic or hematopoietic neoplasm mentioned in the family history does not have a more precise ICD-9-CM family history code.
• This code is for risk assessment and does not indicate a current diagnosis in the patient.