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Z12.1

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
Z12.10Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecifiedZ12.11Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colonZ12.12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectumZ12.13Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of small intestine
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z00-Z13Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Z12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms
Z12.1Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tractNot billable
Z12.10Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecifiedBillable
Z12.11Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colonBillable
Z12.12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectumBillable
Z12.13Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of small intestineBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z12.1:

categoryZ12
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms
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blockZ00-Z13
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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