2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z87.09Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z87

ICD-10-CM Z87.09
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z87.09 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Personal history of other disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z87.09
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system
Short Description
Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z87.0
Personal history of diseases of the respiratory system

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
CategoryZ87Personal history of other diseases and conditions
This CodeZ87.09Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z87.09.

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

Z87.09 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.

  • Asthma resolved
  • Diaphragm lesion excised
  • Emergency asthma admission since last encounter
  • Emergency asthma patient visit since last encounter
  • H/O: asthma
  • H/O: bronchitis
  • H/O: hay fever
  • H/O: perinatal problem
  • H/O: pertussis
  • H/O: pneumothorax
  • H/O: respiratory disease
  • History of acute lower respiratory tract infection
  • History of acute respiratory failure
  • History of adult respiratory distress syndrome
  • History of aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease
  • History of birth asphyxia
  • History of bronchiolitis
  • History of chronic lung disease
  • History of chronic obstructive airway disease
  • History of emphysema
  • History of influenza
  • History of laryngospasm
  • History of lung disorder
  • History of peritonsillar abscess
  • History of pleural effusion
  • History of recurrent tonsillitis
  • History of tonsillitis
  • Patient condition resolved

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
      • personal (of)
        • disease or disorder (of)
          • respiratory system NEC
    • History
      • personal (of)
        • respiratory condition NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR FAC030
Personal history of other disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Breathing Problems

When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes you can have mild breathing problems because of a stuffy nose or intense exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease.

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Convert Z87.09 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
V12.60 Hx resp system dis NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
V12.69 Hx resp system dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z87.09Overview

Is Z87.09 (Personal history of diseases of the respiratory system) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z87.09 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z87.09 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 personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z87.09?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system converts to ICD-9-CM V12.60 (hx resp system dis NOS) and V12.69 (hx resp system dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.