Z12
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
📋 Code Instructions
- • code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)
❌ Excludes1
directCannot be coded with Z12
- • encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Child Codes (10)
Z12.0Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomachZ12.1Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tractZ12.2Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organsZ12.3Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breastZ12.4Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervixZ12.5Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostateZ12.6Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladderZ12.7Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organsZ12.8Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sitesZ12.9Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified
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CodeZ12
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes10
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)