New code ยท FY2026
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- New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).
Code breakdown
Z15.06
- Z15CategoryGenetic susceptibility to disease
- 0Character 4Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm
- 6Character 5Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of digestive system
Coding notes
Code first (from Z15.0)
- , if applicable, any current malignant neoplasm (C00-C75, C81-C96)
Use additional code (from Z15.0)
- code, if applicable, for any personal history of malignant neoplasm (Z85.-)
Includes (from Z15)
- confirmed abnormal gene
Excludes1 (from Z15)
- chromosomal anomalies (Q90-Q99)
Use additional code (from Z15)
- code, if applicable, for any associated family history of the disease (Z80-Z84)
Codes under Z15.06
- Z15.060 Genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer
- Z15.068 Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm of digestive system
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