Z12.4

Billable

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z12

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Encounter for screening pap smear for malignant neoplasm of cervix

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
  • when screening is part of general gynecological examination (Z01.4-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (Z11.51)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix is Z12.4. The full clinical description is "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix". Z12.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z12.4 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z12.4 represents "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix". 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 Z12.4 a billable code?

Yes, Z12.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z12.4 in?

Z12.4 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z12.4?

Z12.4 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; when screening is part of general gynecological examination (Z01.4-).

Are additional codes required with Z12.4?

Yes, when using Z12.4 you should also code: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z12.4 map to?

Z12.4 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 171162005, 1148678002, 767357000, 1148677007, 1003470004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z12.4?

Z12.4 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0260914, C2910595. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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