Family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases (leading to disablement) (Z82)

The Z82 ICD-10 code category covers family history related to various disabilities and chronic diseases that can lead to disablement. These codes help document a patient's inherited risk factors by noting relevant conditions found in close relatives.

Each subcode under Z82 specifies the type of family medical history. For example, Z82.0 indicates a family history of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, Huntington's chorea, or multiple sclerosis, while Z82.1 and Z82.2 capture histories of blindness and hearing loss, respectively. Cardiovascular risks are detailed under Z82.4 and its subsets (like sudden cardiac death in Z82.41). Respiratory diseases including asthma fall under Z82.5, and musculoskeletal disorders like arthritis and osteoporosis are coded with Z82.6 and its specific variants. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities are covered by Z82.7, with conditions like polycystic kidney disease in Z82.71. Finally, miscellaneous other disabilities not classified elsewhere use Z82.8. These codes assist healthcare professionals and coders in accurately reflecting inherited health risks, aiding in risk assessment and preventive care planning.