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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Colorectal Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Z12.11
K63.5

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for colorectal cancer screening includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
CRC Screening
Colon Cancer Screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Use ICD-10 code Z12.11 for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Billable Code
Z12.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient is asymptomatic and meets age criteria for screening.
coding:
  • • Use Z12.11 as primary code for average-risk screenings.

Applicable To

  • • Average-risk colorectal cancer screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'screening' to differentiate from diagnostic procedures.

Polyp of colon

Billable Code
K63.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Polyp identified during colonoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Colon polyp found during screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure polyp findings are documented in the procedure report.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z80.0

Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

Use when there is a family history of colorectal cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for colorectal cancer screening?

The ICD-10 code for colorectal cancer screening is Z12.11, used for average-risk patients undergoing routine screening.

How do you code a colonoscopy with polyp removal?

Use Z12.11 for screening intent, add K63.5 for the polyp, and append modifier PT to the procedure code if it converts to diagnostic.

When should Z12.11 be used?

Z12.11 is used for asymptomatic patients aged 45 or older undergoing routine colorectal cancer screening.

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