Z12.11
Billable codeEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
The ICD-10 code for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon is Z12.11.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Encounter for screening colonoscopy NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z12.10Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified
- Z12.12Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Z12.13Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of small intestine
- Z12.11Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V7651
Associated MS-DRGs
Z12.11 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.