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Z12.83

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Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

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 skin cancer, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Coding Tips

  • •Use for routine skin cancer screening exams, including full-body skin checks
  • •Do not use if specific skin lesions are being evaluated for diagnosis; use diagnostic codes instead

Code Hierarchy

└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.8Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites└Z12.83Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin
└Z12.83Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

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