Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms is Z12 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Section

Z00-Z13: Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

Category Z12

25 codes (20 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Inclusion Terms

• Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.

Official Coding Guidelines

Screening Z codes/categories list

The screening Z codes/categories: Z11 Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms Z13 Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders Except: Z13.9, Encounter for screening, unspecified Z36 Encounter for antenatal screening for mother

Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool

Cite This Page

Reference Z12 with the canonical source and edition:

Z12 — Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms. ICD-10 Coding Pro (ICD-10-CM FY2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/codes/Z12

Canonical URL: https://icd10codingpro.com/codes/Z12