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Z12.1

Non-billable

Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z12

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
  • encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Child Codes (4)

Z12.10

Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intest tract, unsp

BillableZ12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

BillableZ12.12

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum

BillableZ12.13

Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of small intestine

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract?

The ICD-10-CM code for encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract is Z12.1. The full clinical description is "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract". Z12.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z12.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z12.1 represents "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z12.1 a billable code?

No, Z12.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Z12.1.

What chapter is Z12.1 in?

Z12.1 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z12.1?

Z12.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom.

What are the subcategories under Z12.1?

Z12.1 has 4 child codes, including: Z12.10 (Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intest tract, unsp), Z12.11 (Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon), Z12.12 (Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum), Z12.13 (Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of small intestine).

Are additional codes required with Z12.1?

Yes, when using Z12.1 you should also code: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z12.1?

Z12.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910589. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.