Z86.74 Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
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)
- personal history of anaphylactic shock (Z87.892)
- postmyocardial infarction syndrome (I24.1)
Code first
Code the underlying condition first, then this code.
- any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09)
Code also
A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
Related codes
Z86.59Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders ICD-10-CMZ86.61Personal history of infections of the central nervous system ICD-10-CMZ86.69Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs ICD-10-CMZ86.711Personal history of pulmonary embolism ICD-10-CMZ86.718Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism ICD-10-CMZ86.72Personal history of thrombophlebitis ICD-10-CMZ86.73Personal history of transient ischemic attack ICD-10-CMZ86.79Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system ICD-10-CM
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.