2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z84.19Family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z84

ICD-10-CM Z84.19
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z84.19 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter. 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 chronic renal impairment.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z84.19
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter
Short Description
Family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z84.1
Family history of disorders of kidney and ureter

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
CategoryZ84Family history of other conditions
This CodeZ84.19Family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z84.19.

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

Z84.19 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 chronic renal impairment
  • Family history of hematuria
  • Family history of hydronephrosis
  • Family history of kidney disease
  • Family history of nephrotic syndrome
  • Family history of renal failure syndrome
  • Family history of renal stone
  • Family history of vesicoureteral reflux
  • FH: Congenital GU anomaly

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)
        • disease or disorder (of)
          • kidney

Code History & ChangesHistory

New Code Z84.19 was added to the ICD-10-CM code set for FY 2026, effective October 1, 2025.

Replacement Z84.19 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • Z84.1 - Family history of disorders of kidney and ureter
FY 2026AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2025.
FY 2026CurrentRevised in the current code setEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z84.19Overview

Is Z84.19 (Family history of disorders of kidney and ureter) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z84.19 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because family history of other disorders of kidney and ureter describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z84.19 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 other disorders of kidney and ureter on inpatient claims.