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Z12.89

Billable

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites

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 at sites not listed in other screening codes.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code for cancer screening at uncommon sites
  • •Document the specific site being screened to ensure the most appropriate code is selected

Code Hierarchy

└Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms└Z12.8Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites└Z12.89Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
└Z12.89Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites

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