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Z12.83

Billable

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z12.8

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin is Z12.83. The full clinical description is "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin". Z12.83 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z12.83 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z12.83 represents "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin". 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 Z12.83 a billable code?

Yes, Z12.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z12.83 in?

Z12.83 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z12.83?

Z12.83 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 Z12.83?

Yes, when using Z12.83 you should also code: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z12.83?

Z12.83 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0260919. 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.