Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

Non-billable header with 10 child codes.

Applicable to

• Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Use additional code

• code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)

Applies from Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

Applicable to

• Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Use additional code

• code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)

Codes under Z12

• Z12.0 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach
• Z12.1 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
• Z12.2 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
• Z12.3 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
• Z12.4 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
• Z12.5 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
• Z12.6 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladder
• Z12.7 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs
• Z12.8 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
• Z12.9 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified

Code annotations containing back-references to Z12

Back-references to Z12

• Type 2 Excludes: Z00 Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("screening examinations (Z11-Z13)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z13.8 Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders ("screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12.-)")

Back-references to Z12

• Type 2 Excludes: Z00 Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("screening examinations (Z11-Z13)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z13.8 Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders ("screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12.-)")

Nearby codes

• Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms (this code)
• Z12.0 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach
• Z12.1 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
• Z12.10 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified
• Z12.11 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
• Z12.12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum