Find comprehensive information on uterine cancer history documentation, including clinical terminology, medical coding (ICD-10 CM codes C54, C55), staging (FIGO), and risk factors. Learn about past medical history related to endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma, and other uterine malignancies. This resource helps healthcare professionals accurately document and code uterine cancer diagnoses for optimal patient care and reimbursement. Explore guidelines for recording disease progression, treatment history, and follow-up care related to a history of uterine cancer.
Also known as
Personal history of malignant neoplasm of uterus
Indicates a past diagnosis of uterine cancer.
Personal history of other malignant neoplasms
Covers history of other cancers, if uterine site not specified elsewhere.
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Broad category encompassing personal history of diseases, including cancer.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the uterine cancer currently active?
Yes
Site of active cancer?
No
Personal history of uterine cancer?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Uterine Cancer |
Endometrial Hyperplasia |
Uterine Leiomyoma |
Coding for uterine cancer requires specifying laterality (right, left, bilateral) if applicable. Unspecified laterality can lead to claims rejection or inaccurate data.
Accurately differentiating between a history of uterine cancer and currently active disease is crucial for proper coding, staging, and treatment planning.
History of uterine cancer diagnoses must include the specific histology/morphology when documented. Missing codes impact data quality and reimbursement.
Patient presents with a history of uterine cancer (endometrial carcinoma), diagnosed on [Date of Diagnosis]. Initial staging was [Stage] based on [Staging System used, e.g., FIGO 2009]. Primary tumor histology was [Histological Type, e.g., endometrioid adenocarcinoma, serous carcinoma] with grade [Grade]. Initial treatment included [Treatment Modalities, e.g., total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy] completed on [Date of Treatment Completion]. Patient is currently [Disease Status, e.g., in remission, with persistent disease, with recurrent disease]. Surveillance includes [Surveillance Modalities, e.g., physical examination, CA-125 levels, imaging studies] with frequency of [Frequency of Surveillance]. Current symptoms include [Current Symptoms, e.g., asymptomatic, vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, abdominal distension] and are attributed to [Attribution of Symptoms, e.g., history of uterine cancer, treatment side effects, unrelated condition]. Physical examination reveals [Relevant Physical Exam Findings]. Plan includes [Plan of Care, e.g., continued surveillance, further investigation of symptoms, referral to oncology, supportive care]. Assessment includes [Assessment, e.g., stable disease, disease progression, treatment response]. ICD-10 code Z85.820 (personal history of malignant neoplasm of uterus) is applicable. Differential diagnoses considered at initial presentation included [Differential Diagnoses, e.g., endometrial hyperplasia, uterine fibroids, ovarian cancer]. Relevant medical billing codes may include [CPT codes for procedures performed, e.g., specific codes for follow-up visits, imaging studies, laboratory tests].