U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z12 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z12

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z12 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

  3. 3

    Category Z12

    Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

  4. 4

    Code Z12

    Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

More specific choices

Codes under Z12

Z12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • 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 first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z12.

Use additional code

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

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z12.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z12 mean?

Z12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms.”

Is Z12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z12 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Z12 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z12 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) (Z00–Z13), under category Z12, Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms.

What coding notes are listed for Z12?

Its listed inclusion terms are 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.. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-). Excludes1 notes: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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