Z15.0 Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm

The ICD-10-CM code for Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm is Z15.0 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Section

Z14-Z15: Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease (Z14-Z15)

Category Z15

18 codes (14 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Refer to I.C.21 for Z15.0 genetic susceptibility to cancer

See Section I.C.21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services, Status, for information regarding Z15.0, codes for genetic susceptibility to cancer.

Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool