Z86.73
Billable

Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

Billable / Specific Code

What is Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits?

ICD-10-CM Z86.73 is the diagnosis code for Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for Z86.73

✅ This Code Includes

  • Personal history of prolonged reversible ischemic neurological deficit (PRIND)
  • Personal history of stroke NOS without residual deficits

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Z86.73. They are mutually exclusive:

  • personal history of traumatic brain injury (Z87.820)
  • sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z86.73 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z86.73 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z86.73 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z86.73 mean?

Z86.73 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z86.73?

The parent code of Z86.73 is Z86.7 ("Personal history of diseases of the circulatory system"). Z86.73 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z86.73 in?

Z86.73 is located in Section Z77-Z99 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Z86.73?

Use Z86.73 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits?

The ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits is Z86.73.

Can Z86.73 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z86.73 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z86.73 in?

Z86.73 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from Z86.73?

Type 1 Excludes for Z86.73 include: personal history of traumatic brain injury (Z87.820); sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69.-).

Is Z86.73 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z86.73 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
Z86.73
Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Billable / Specific Code
21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z77-Z99 — Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
2026 ICD-10-CM