Z12.8

Non-billable (Header)

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites

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.

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inherited from Z12

Rules from parent category Z12: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

  • encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

📋 Code Instructions

from Z12
  • code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)

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Code Information

CodeZ12.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentZ12
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)