Z12.4 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services for examinations
- Code
Z12.4(claims format:Z124)- Description
- Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations
- Parent codes
- Z12
Notes for Z12.4
- Encounter for screening pap smear for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- when screening is part of general gynecological examination (Z01.4-)
- encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (Z11.51)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z12 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms
- 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.
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
- code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)
Block Z00-Z13
- Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.
Index terms for Z12.4
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Papanicolaou smear, cervix
- Screening, neoplasm, cervix
- Admission, Papanicolaou smear, cervix
- Examination, cervical Papanicolaou smear
- Papanicolaou smear, cervix, for suspected neoplasm
- Screening, neoplasm, genitourinary organs NEC, cervix
- Admission, Papanicolaou smear, cervix, for suspected malignant neoplasm
Related codes in Z12
- Z12.0 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomachBillable
- Z12.1 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tractHeader
- Z12.2 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organsBillable
- Z12.3 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breastHeader
- Z12.5 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostateBillable
- Z12.6 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladderBillable
- Z12.7 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organsHeader
- Z12.8 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sitesHeader
- Z12.9 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z12.4?
Z12.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).
Is Z12.4 a billable code?
Yes. Z12.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z12.4 belong to?
It belongs to category Z12 – Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.