ICD-10-CM · Z12.31
ICD-10 Z12.31: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Screening mammography.
Code
Z12.31
Category
Factors influencing health status (Z00-Z99)
Clinical context
Screening mammography.
Documentation requirements
- Age and interval
Common related procedures
- 77067 screening mammogram
Common payer denial patterns
- Pair with NCD 220.4
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 Z12.31 mean?
Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
When is this code documented?
Screening mammography.
What documentation supports this code?
Age and interval.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Pair with NCD 220.4.
Related diagnoses
- Z00.00 — Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
- Z00.121 — Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00.129 — Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z01.419 — Encounter for gynecological examination without abnormal findings
- Z11.51 — Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Z12.11 — Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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