Z12.2
BillableEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
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 lung or other respiratory tract cancers, often in smokers or high-risk patients.
Coding Tips
- •Document the type of screening performed (chest X-ray, CT scan, etc.) for complete clinical documentation
- •This code includes screening for cancers of the lung, larynx, and other respiratory organs
Code Hierarchy
└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.2Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
└Z12.2Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs