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ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE

Z12

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

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Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification

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Up to 30 descendants in this category

CODEDESCRIPTIONTYPE
Z12.0Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomachBillable
Z12.1Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tractCategory
Z12.10Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecifiedBillable
Z12.11Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colonBillable
Z12.12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectumBillable
Z12.13Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of small intestineBillable
Z12.2Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organsBillable
Z12.3Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breastCategory
Z12.31Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breastBillable
Z12.39Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breastBillable
Z12.4Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervixBillable
Z12.5Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostateBillable
Z12.6Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladderBillable
Z12.7Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organsCategory
Z12.71Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of testisBillable
Z12.72Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vaginaBillable
Z12.73Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of ovaryBillable
Z12.79Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organsBillable
Z12.8Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sitesCategory
Z12.81Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of oral cavityBillable
Z12.82Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous systemBillable
Z12.83Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skinBillable
Z12.89Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sitesBillable
Z12.9Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecifiedBillable

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