Z12.4
BillableEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
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)
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
SNOMED CT
- Ca cervix screening and fee claim171162005
- Cancer cervix screening and fee claim171162005
- Papanicolaou smear taken767357000
- Sampling of cervix for Papanicolaou smear done767357000
- Screening for neoplasm done1003470004
- Screening for cancer done1148677007
- Screening for malignant neoplasm done1148677007
- Cervical cancer screening done1148678002
- Screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix done1148678002
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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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.