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)
- •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 examinationZ01.4
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(9)
Z12.0Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach
Z12.1Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
Z12.2Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Z12.3Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Z12.5Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Z12.6Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladder
Z12.7Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs
Z12.8Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of oth sites
Z12.9Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(21)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Screening for malignant neoplasm done
- Screening for neoplasm done
- Encounter for screening pap smear for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Sampling of cervix for Papanicolaou smear done
- Cervical cancer screening done
- Papanicolaou smear taken
- Cancer cervix screening and fee claim
- Ca cervix screening and fee claim
- Screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix done
- Screening for cancer done
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, also report: 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.
How does Z12.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z12.4?
Z12.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA09.4 (Special screening examination for neoplasm of cervix).
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