Personal history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

This code indicates that a patient has a past medical history of a malignant tumor originating in digestive organs other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., stomach, colon, rectum). The patient is no longer undergoing active treatment for the primary malignancy, but the history of the cancer is relevant for ongoing medical management and surveillance.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who has completed treatment for a malignant neoplasm of organs such as the small intestine, anus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or other ill-defined digestive sites. It is used for surveillance, screening, or management of long-term effects after the primary cancer has been excised or otherwise definitively treated.

• Do not use this code if the patient is still receiving active treatment for the primary malignancy; instead, code the active malignancy.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following any codes for current conditions or reasons for the encounter.
• Be sure to review the medical record carefully to identify the specific digestive organ involved to ensure "other digestive organs" is the most appropriate classification.