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Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

Owned by Arvind Kuppusamy
Oct 18, 2023

Summary

  • Status: Active
  • Version: 2023
  • EXCLUDES1: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
  • USE_ADDITIONAL: code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)
  • ORDER_NO: 95143

Descriptions

  • Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms [ AB en ]
  • Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms [ HT en ]
  • 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. [ ET en ]

Parent Concepts

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

Child Concepts

  • Z12.4 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Defining Attributes

None

Diagram

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