Z12.4 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026. Exempt from present-on-admission (POA) reporting.
Applicable to
Encounter for screening pap smear for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Excludes1 (never code together)
when screening is part of general gynecological examination (Z01.4-)
Excludes2 (not included here)
encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (Z11.51)
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.-)
MS-DRG index
Defines the logic of DRG(s) 951 in MDC 23.
Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)
V76.2 Screening for malignant neoplasms of cervix
Medicare Code Edits (MCE v43.1 (April 2026))
Unacceptable principal diagnosis: These codes describe a circumstance which influences care but is not a current illness or injury, or capture only an underlying condition, and are unacceptable as principal diagnosis.
Code annotations containing back-references to Z12.4
Back-references to Z12.4
Type 1 Excludes: Z01.41 Encounter for routine gynecological examination ("screening cervical pap smear not a part of a routine gynecological examination (Z12.4)")
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.-)")