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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of testis Z12.71

ICD-10 code Z12.71 for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of testis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of testis

Z12

Excludes1: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Use additional code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)

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Florida Medicare 00811/00813
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Colonoscopy after a positive stool test.
[QUOTE="lamiller, post: 515746, member: 553243"] Can someone tell me how this would be coded? Z12.11 followed by R19.5 and any findings? Also, just so I am understanding that any policies prior to Ma... [ Read More ]
Colonoscopy after a positive stool test.
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G0121
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