2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z87.438Personal history of other diseases of male genital organs

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z87

ICD-10-CM Z87.438
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z87.438 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for personal history of other diseases of male genital organs. 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
Z87.438
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Personal history of other diseases of male genital organs
Short Description
Personal history of other diseases of male genital organs
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z87.43
Personal history of diseases of male genital organs

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 CodeZ87.438Personal history of other diseases of male genital organs

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z87.438.

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

Z87.438 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: dyspareunia
  • H/O: genital prolapse
  • H/O: infertility - male
  • H/O: male genital disorder
  • H/O: prostatism
  • H/O: sexual function problem
  • H/O:male sex function problem
  • History of hypospermatogenesis
  • History of male erectile disorder
  • History of maturation arrest of spermatogenesis
  • History of prostatic cyst
  • History of prostatitis
  • History of semen abnormality
  • History of sexually transmitted disease
  • History of testicular disorder

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)
          • genital (track) system NEC
            • male

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

Penis Disorders

Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include:

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Convert Z87.438 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
V13.89 Hx diseases 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 Z87.438Overview

Is Z87.438 (Personal history of diseases of male genital organs) a billable code?

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

Can Z87.438 be a principal diagnosis?

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

Is Z87.438 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 male genital organs on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z87.438?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, personal history of other diseases of male genital organs converts to ICD-9-CM V13.89 (hx diseases NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.