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# Z86.31 Personal history of diabetic foot ulcer

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Personal history of diabetic foot ulcer

## Coding notes

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

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   current diabetic foot ulcer (E08.621, E09.621, [E10.621](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/e10.621/), [E11.621](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/e11.621/), E13.621)

### 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

-   [`Z86.16` Personal history of COVID-19 ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.16/)
-   [`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/)
-   [`Z86.32` Personal history of gestational diabetes ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.32/)
-   [`Z86.39` Personal history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.39/)
-   [`Z86.51` Personal history of combat and operational stress reaction ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.51/)
-   [`Z86.59` Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.59/)

## Common questions

### Is Z86.31 a billable code?

Yes. Z86.31 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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