2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z83.719Family history of colon polyps, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z83

ICD-10-CM Z83.719
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z83.719 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for family history of colon polyps, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is not accepted as a principal diagnosis by the Medicare Code Editor and exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as family history of familial multiple polyposis syndrome. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Family history of disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z83.719
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Family history of colon polyps, unspecified
Short Description
Family history of colon polyps, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z83.71
Family history of colonic polyps

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
CategoryZ83Family history of other specific disorders
This CodeZ83.719Family history of colon polyps, unspecified

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z83.719.

Unacceptable principal diagnosis
There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Z83.719 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Family history of familial multiple polyposis syndrome
  • Family history of MHY-associated polyposis
  • Family history of polyp of colon

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Family history of colon polyps NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • History
      • family (of)
        • colonic polyps
    • History
      • family (of)
        • polyps (colon)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR FAC028
Family history of disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient Yes

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement Z83.719 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • Z83.71 - Family history of colonic polyps
FY 2024AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2023.
FY 2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z83.719Overview

Is Z83.719 (Family history of colonic polyps) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report family history of colon polyps, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z83.719 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because family history of colon polyps, unspecified describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z83.719 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for family history of colon polyps, unspecified on inpatient claims.