2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z84.82Family history of sudden infant death syndrome

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z84

ICD-10-CM Z84.82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z84.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for family history of sudden infant death syndrome. 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 FH: Sudden infant death. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Family history of disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z84.82
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Family history of sudden infant death syndrome
Short Description
Family history of sudden infant death syndrome
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z84.8
Family history of other specified conditions

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 CodeZ84.82Family history of sudden infant death syndrome

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z84.82.

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

Z84.82 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.

  • FH: Sudden infant death

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Family history of SIDS

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)
        • SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)
    • History
      • family (of)
        • sudden
          • infant death syndrome (SIDS)

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

Patient EducationClinical

Family History

Your family history includes health information about you and your close relatives. Families have many factors in common, including their genes, environment, and lifestyle. Looking at these factors can help you figure out whether you have a higher risk for certain health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

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Convert Z84.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V18.9 Fam hx genet dis carrier
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement Z84.82 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • Z84.89 - Family history of other specified conditions
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z84.82Overview

Is Z84.82 (Family history of other specified conditions) a billable code?

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

Can Z84.82 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because family history of sudden infant death syndrome describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z84.82 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 sudden infant death syndrome on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z84.82?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, family history of sudden infant death syndrome converts to ICD-9-CM V18.9 (fam hx genet dis carrier). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.