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# Z87.51 Personal history of pre-term labor

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Personal history of pre-term labor

## 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.

-   current pregnancy with history of pre-term labor (O09.21-)

### Excludes2

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

-   recurrent pregnancy loss (N96)

### 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

-   [`Z87.440` Personal history of urinary (tract) infections ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.440/)
-   [`Z87.441` Personal history of nephrotic syndrome ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.441/)
-   [`Z87.442` Personal history of urinary calculi ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.442/)
-   [`Z87.448` Personal history of other diseases of urinary system ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.448/)
-   [`Z87.59` Personal history of other complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.59/)
-   [`Z87.61` Personal history of (corrected) necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.61/)
-   [`Z87.68` Personal history of other (corrected) conditions arising in the perinatal period ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.68/)
-   [`Z87.710` Personal history of (corrected) hypospadias ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z87.710/)

## Common questions

### Is Z87.51 a billable code?

Yes. Z87.51 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

Z87 Personal history of other diseases and conditions

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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