Z12.82
BillableEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous system
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 nervous system cancers, including brain and spinal cord tumors.
Coding Tips
- •This is rarely used for routine screening as nervous system cancer screening is not standard practice
- •Verify that screening is truly the purpose and not diagnostic workup for neurologic symptoms
Code Hierarchy
└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.8Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites└Z12.82Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous system
└Z12.82Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous system