Z91.85
Billable

Personal history of military service

Billable / Specific Code

What is Personal history of military service?

ICD-10-CM Z91.85 is the diagnosis code for Personal history of military service. 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
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for Z91.85

✅ This Code Includes

  • Personal history of serving in the armed forces
  • Personal history of veteran

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in Z91.85. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • personal history of military deployment (Z91.82)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z91.85 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z91.85 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z91.85 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z91.85 mean?

Z91.85 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Personal history of military service". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z91.85?

The parent code of Z91.85 is Z91.8 ("Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified"). Z91.85 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z91.85 in?

Z91.85 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 Z91.85?

Use Z91.85 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Personal history of military service" 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 military service?

The ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of military service is Z91.85.

Can Z91.85 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z91.85 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z91.85 in?

Z91.85 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is Z91.85 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z91.85 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
Z91.85
Personal history of military service
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