Z12.3 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

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 Z12.3

• Z12.31 Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
• Z12.39 Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

Code annotations containing back-references to Z12.3

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

• Z12.10 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
• Z12.13 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of small intestine
• Z12.2 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
• Z12.3 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast (this code)
• Z12.31 Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
• Z12.39 Encounter for other 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