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ICD-10-CM Code for Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast Z15.01

ICD-10 code Z15.01 for Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast

Z15.0

Code first , if applicable, any current malignant neoplasm (C00-C75, C81-C96)

Use additional code, if applicable, for any personal history of malignant neoplasm (Z85.-)

Z15

Includes: confirmed abnormal gene

Excludes1: chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99)

Use additional code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84)

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