Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z87.760 is the diagnosis code for Personal history of (corrected) congenital diaphragmatic hernia or other congenital diaphragm malformations. 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.
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 Z87.760 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z87.760 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z87.760 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Personal history of (corrected) congenital diaphragmatic hernia or other congenital diaphragm malformations". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z87.760 is Z87.76 ("Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of integument, limbs and musculoskeletal system"). Z87.760 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z87.760 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.
Use Z87.760 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Personal history of (corrected) congenital diaphragmatic hernia or other congenital diaphragm malformations" 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 Personal history of (corrected) congenital diaphragmatic hernia or other congenital diaphragm malformations is Z87.760.
Yes, Z87.760 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z87.760 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z87.760 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.