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Z12.79

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Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A visit for screening tests to check for cancer in other genitourinary organs not specified elsewhere, such as the prostate, urethra, or kidney.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when screening is for genitourinary organs not covered by Z12.6 or Z12.71-Z12.73
  • •Prostate cancer screening should use Z12.11 instead; verify the specific organ being screened

Code Hierarchy

└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.7Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs└Z12.79Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs
└Z12.79Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs

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