ICD-10: Z12

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

Clinical Information

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.

Coding Guidelines

Use Additional Code

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

Excludes 1

encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Subcategories

Z12.5

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

Z12.1

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract

Z12.0

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach

Z12.3

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

Z12.8

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites

Z12.4

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Z12.2

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs

Z12.6

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladder

Z12.7

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs

Z12.9

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified

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