Z12
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- 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 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with Z12
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Use Additional Code
- code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)
Specific Codes (10)
Z12.0Billable
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach
Z12.1Category
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
Z12.2Billable
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Z12.3Category
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Z12.4Billable
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Z12.5Billable
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Z12.6Billable
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladder
Z12.7Category
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs
Z12.8Category
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
Z12.9Billable
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified
