Z12.10
BillableEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A screening visit to check for cancer in the intestines when the specific location is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the type of intestinal screening is not documented or is unspecified
- •If the specific site (colon, rectum, or small intestine) is documented, use the more specific code instead
Code Hierarchy
└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.1Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract└Z12.10Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified
└Z12.10Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified