Personal history of other colon polyps

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of having non-adenomatous or unspecified colon polyps that have since been removed or are no longer present. It signifies that while the polyps are no longer an active issue, their prior existence is clinically relevant for ongoing surveillance and risk assessment.

Use this code when documenting a patient's history of colon polyps that are not specifically identified as adenomatous (e.g., hyperplastic polyps, inflammatory polyps, or polyps with an unspecified pathology). This is particularly relevant for patients undergoing routine colonoscopy screenings or follow-up for gastrointestinal conditions.

• Ensure the medical record clearly specifies "other" or "unspecified" colon polyps, or explicitly rules out adenomatous polyps.
• Do not use this code for current, active colon polyps; use codes from the K63.5 category for active polyps.
• If the history is specifically of adenomatous polyps, use Z86.0101 (Personal history of colonic adenomas).