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Z12.11

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Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

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 colon cancer, typically including colonoscopy or other screening procedures.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is appropriate for routine colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic patients
  • •Document the type of screening procedure performed (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, etc.) for complete coding

Code Hierarchy

└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.1Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract└Z12.11Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
└Z12.11Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

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