Z87.44
Non-Billable

Personal history of diseases of urinary system

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Personal history of diseases of urinary system?

ICD-10-CM Z87.44 is the diagnosis code for Personal history of diseases of urinary system. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for Z87.44

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Z87.44. They are mutually exclusive:

  • personal history of malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri (Z85.41)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z87.44 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
Z87.440Personal history of urinary (tract) infectionsBillableZ87.441Personal history of nephrotic syndromeBillableZ87.442Personal history of urinary calculiBillableZ87.448Personal history of other diseases of urinary systemBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z87.44 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, Z87.44 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does Z87.44 mean?

Z87.44 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Personal history of diseases of urinary system". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z87.44?

The parent code of Z87.44 is Z87.4 ("Personal history of diseases of genitourinary system"). Z87.44 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z87.44 in?

Z87.44 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.

What are the sub-codes of Z87.44?

Z87.44 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Z87.440, Z87.441, Z87.442, Z87.448.

When should I use Z87.44?

Use Z87.44 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Personal history of diseases of urinary system" 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 diseases of urinary system?

The ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of diseases of urinary system is Z87.44.

Can Z87.44 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, Z87.44 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is Z87.44 in?

Z87.44 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from Z87.44?

Type 1 Excludes for Z87.44 include: personal history of malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri (Z85.41).

Is Z87.44 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z87.44 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousZ87.438Personal history of other diseases of male genital organsNext →Z87.440Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Code Details
Z87.44
Personal history of diseases of urinary system
Non-Billable / Non-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