Question 1

Is Z12 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z12 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z12 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z12 represents Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Z12 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z12 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z12?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z12 is section:Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Z12?

Accepted Answer

Code Z12 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom. These conditions cannot be coded together with Z12 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with Z12?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding Z12, consider adding codes for: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Z122026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes5Additional information