Z12 is the ICD-10 code for Special screening examination for neoplasms. It is a three-character category divided into 9 subcodes; use the subcode whenever the record supports that level of detail. It belongs to the block Z00–Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examination and investigation) in Chapter XXI, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Code type
- Category (3 characters)
- Chapter
- XXI · Z00–Z99
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
Subcodes of Z12
- Z12.0Special screening examination for neoplasm of stomach
- Z12.1Special screening examination for neoplasm of intestinal tract
- Z12.2Special screening examination for neoplasm of respiratory organs
- Z12.3Special screening examination for neoplasm of breast
- Z12.4Special screening examination for neoplasm of cervix
- Z12.5Special screening examination for neoplasm of prostate
- Z12.6Special screening examination for neoplasm of bladder
- Z12.8Special screening examination for neoplasms of other sites
- Z12.9Special screening examination for neoplasm, unspecified
Z12 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
DZ12Screening for kræft
- DZ127Screening for kræft i æggestok
Z12Kasvaimiin kohdistuva seulontatutkimus
Z12Spezielle Verfahren zur Untersuchung auf Neubildungen
Z12Examen spécial de dépistage des tumeurs
Z12specifiek screeningsonderzoek op neoplasmata
Listed through more specific codes:
- Z12.71Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of testis
- Z12.72Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina
- Z12.73Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of ovary
- Z12.79Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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