Z83.511 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Family history of glaucoma in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
When is it used?
May be used when a clinician documents family history of glaucoma in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
block
Z77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
category
Z83Family history of other specific disorders
category
Z83.5Family history of eye and ear disorders
category
Z83.51Family history of eye disorders
currentZ83.51
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
ChapterFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
BlockPersons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
Flags
BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes
Source
SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026
Index terms
Matched terms
HistoryHistoryHistory
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