ICD-10-CM · Z12.5
ICD-10 Z12.5: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Prostate screening.
Code
Z12.5
Category
Z codes
Clinical context
Prostate screening.
Documentation requirements
- PSA
Common related procedures
- PSA
Common payer denial patterns
- USPSTF criteria
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 Z12.5 mean?
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
When is this code documented?
Prostate screening.
What documentation supports this code?
PSA.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
USPSTF criteria.
Related diagnoses
- Z01.812 — Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z02.0 — Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution
- Z02.5 — Encounter for examination for participation in sport
- Z11.59 — Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
- Z11.6 — Encounter for screening for other protozoal diseases and helminthiases
- Z13.220 — Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
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