Family history of carrier of genetic disease

This code indicates a patient has a family history of an individual who is a known carrier of a genetic disease, without the patient themselves necessarily being a carrier or having the disease. It signifies a genetic predisposition or risk factor within the patient's lineage that may warrant further investigation or counseling.

Use this code when a patient's family history reveals a parent, sibling, or other close relative has been identified as a carrier for a genetic condition (e.g., cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease). This is particularly relevant during genetic counseling, prenatal care, or when evaluating a patient for symptoms that could have a genetic basis.

• This code is for a family history of a carrier, not for the patient being a carrier.
• Do not use this code if the patient is known to be a carrier; instead, use the specific carrier status code for that condition.
• Always document the specific genetic disease in the patient's record to support the use of this general family history code.