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Z12.11

Billable

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z12.1

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Encounter for screening colonoscopy NOS

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon is Z12.11. The full clinical description is "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon". Z12.11 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z12.11 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z12.11 represents "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z12.11 a billable code?

Yes, Z12.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z12.11 in?

Z12.11 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z12.11?

Z12.11 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.

Are additional codes required with Z12.11?

Yes, when using Z12.11 you should also code: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z12.11?

Z12.11 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977628, C0878742. 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.