Family history of other colon polyps

This code indicates a patient has a family history of non-adenomatous or unspecified colon polyps, excluding familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). It signifies an increased genetic predisposition to developing these types of polyps based on occurrences in first-degree or other close relatives.

Use this code when a patient reports a family history of colon polyps that are not specifically identified as adenomatous, FAP, or HNPCC. This is often documented during routine screenings, preventative care visits, or when evaluating a patient for gastrointestinal symptoms where family history is relevant.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "other" or unspecified colon polyps in the family history to differentiate from more specific hereditary syndromes.
• Do not use this code if the family history is explicitly for adenomatous polyps (use Z83.711), FAP (use Z84.81), or HNPCC (use Z84.82).
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis to support medical necessity for screening or surveillance.