Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z15.060 is the diagnosis code for Genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer. This code falls under the section "Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Z15.060 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z15.060 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z15.060 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z15.060 is Z15.06 ("Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of digestive system"). Z15.060 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z15.060 is located in Section Z14-Z15 — "Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Z15.060 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer is Z15.060.
Yes, Z15.060 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z15.060 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z15.060 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.