Z87.821
✓ Billable
Personal history of retained foreign body fully removed
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Factors Influencing Health Status
Code
Z87.821
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Factors Influencing Health Status
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z87.821?
ICD-10-CM code Z87.821 represents Personal history of retained foreign body fully removed. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Z87.821 billable?
Yes. Z87.821 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is Z87.821 in?
Z87.821 belongs to the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (Z00–Z99) of ICD-10-CM.
How do I search for an ICD-10 code for personal history of a condition?
If you are looking for a code documenting a patient's own past diagnosis that is now resolved or inactive — sometimes searched as "history of [condition] ICD-10" — Z87.821 (Personal history of retained foreign body fully removed) is in the correct Z85–Z87 personal-history block. These codes are reported when a condition no longer requires active treatment but is still clinically relevant.
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