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# Z86.74 Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest

## Coding notes

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

### Also covers

-   Personal history of sudden cardiac death successfully resuscitated

### Excludes2

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

-   old myocardial infarction ([I25.2](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/i25.2/))
-   personal history of anaphylactic shock ([Z87.892](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.892/))
-   postmyocardial infarction syndrome (I24.1)

### 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

-   [`Z86.59` Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.59/)
-   [`Z86.61` Personal history of infections of the central nervous system ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.61/)
-   [`Z86.69` Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.69/)
-   [`Z86.711` Personal history of pulmonary embolism ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.711/)
-   [`Z86.718` Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.718/)
-   [`Z86.72` Personal history of thrombophlebitis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.72/)
-   [`Z86.73` Personal history of transient ischemic attack ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.73/)
-   [`Z86.79` Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z86.79/)

## Common questions

### Is Z86.74 a billable code?

Yes. Z86.74 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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