Z12 is a non-billable/non-specific diagnosis code from the 2025 ICD-10-CM used to classify the following condition: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms.
Inclusion term
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.
Use additional code
Code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)
Type 1 excludes
Encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Codes
Z12.0
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach
Z12.1
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
Z12.2
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Z12.3
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Z12.4
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Z12.5
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Z12.6
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladder
Z12.7
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs
Z12.8
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
Z12.9
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified
Versions
2025
No changes
2024
No changes
2023
No changes
2022
No changes
2021
No changes
2020
No changes
2019
No changes
2018
No changes
2017
No changes
2016
New code