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# Z86.16 Personal history of COVID-19

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Personal history of COVID-19

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   post COVID-19 condition (U09.9)
-   personal history of infectious diseases specific to a body system
-   sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases (B90-B94)

### Code first

Code the underlying condition first, then this code.

-   any follow-up examination after treatment ([Z09](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z09/))

### Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

-   any follow-up examination (Z08-[Z09](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z09/))

## Related codes

-   [`Z86.11` Personal history of tuberculosis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.11/)
-   [`Z86.12` Personal history of poliomyelitis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.12/)
-   [`Z86.13` Personal history of malaria ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.13/)
-   [`Z86.14` Personal history of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.14/)
-   [`Z86.15` Personal history of latent tuberculosis infection ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.15/)
-   [`Z86.17` Personal history of Clostridioides difficile infection ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.17/)
-   [`Z86.19` Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.19/)
-   [`Z86.2` Personal history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.2/)

## Common questions

### Is Z86.16 a billable code?

Yes. Z86.16 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z86 Personal history of certain other diseases

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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