2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z87.19Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z87

ICD-10-CM Z87.19
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z87.19 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for personal history of other diseases of the digestive 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
Z87.19
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Short Description
Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z87.1
Personal history of diseases of the digestive 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 CodeZ87.19Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z87.19.

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

Z87.19 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.

  • H/O lower GIT neoplasm
  • H/O upper GIT neoplasm
  • H/O: abdominal hernia
  • H/O: appendicitis
  • H/O: biliary disease
  • H/O: colitis
  • H/O: gallbladder disease
  • H/O: gastric ulcer
  • H/O: gastrointestinal disease
  • H/O: liver disease
  • H/O: peptic ulcer
  • H/O: poisoning
  • H/O: ulcerative colitis
  • H/O: varicose veins
  • History of abdominal abscess
  • History of acalculous cholecystitis
  • History of alcoholic hepatitis
  • History of anal ulcer
  • History of Barrett's esophagus
  • History of bowel obstruction
  • History of cholestasis
  • History of colonic diverticular abscess
  • History of Crohns disease
  • History of disorder of digestive system
  • History of diverticulitis
  • History of dysphagia
  • History of esophageal ulcer
  • History of esophagitis
  • History of gallstones
  • History of gastritis
  • History of gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • History of gastrointestinal bleed
  • History of gluten sensitivity
  • History of heartburn
  • History of hematemesis
  • History of hemorrhoid
  • History of inflammatory bowel disease
  • History of intussusception of intestine
  • History of irritable bowel syndrome
  • History of ischemic colitis
  • History of large bowel obstruction
  • History of lower gastrointestinal bleed
  • History of melena
  • History of pancreatitis
  • History of proctitis
  • History of pyloric channel ulcer
  • History of rectal abscess
  • History of rectal bleeding
  • History of rectal ulcer
  • History of Schatzkis ring
  • History of small bowel obstruction
  • History of stricture of esophagus
  • History of upper gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage

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)
          • digestive system
    • History
      • personal (of)
        • disease or disorder (of)
          • digestive system
            • specified 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

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.

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Convert Z87.19 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
V12.70 Prsnl hst unspc dgstv ds
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
V12.79 Prsnl hst ot spf dgst ds
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 Z87.19Overview

Is Z87.19 (Personal history of diseases of the digestive system) a billable code?

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

Can Z87.19 be a principal diagnosis?

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

Is Z87.19 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 personal history of other diseases of the digestive system on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z87.19?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, personal history of other diseases of the digestive system converts to ICD-9-CM V12.70 (prsnl hst unspc dgstv ds) and V12.79 (prsnl hst ot spf dgst ds). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.