Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z87.73

Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of digestive system

ICD-10-CM Code:
Z87.73
ICD-10 Code for:
Personal history of congenital malform of dgstv sys
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
    (Z00–Z99)
    • Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
      (Z77-Z99)
      • Personal history of other diseases and conditions
        (Z87)

Z87.73 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of digestive system. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Personal history of congenital malform of dgstv sys

Non-specific codes like Z87.73 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for personal history of congenital malform of dgstv sys:

  • Use Z87.730 for Personal history of (corrected) cleft lip and palate - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Z87.731 for Personal history of (corrected) tracheoesophageal fistula or atresia - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Z87.732 for Personal history of (corrected) persistent cloaca or cloacal malformations - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Z87.738 for Personal history of other specified (corrected) congenital malformations of digestive system - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Digestive Diseases

When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion.

Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help digestion.

There are many types of digestive disorders. The symptoms vary widely depending on the problem. In general, you should see your doctor if you have:

  • Blood in your stool
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Heartburn not relieved by antacids

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.