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

ICD-10 Coding for Skin Cancer Screening

Z12.83
Z85.820

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

Also Known as:
Dermatological Cancer Screening
Melanoma Screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Skin Cancer Screening

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

Use ICD-10 code Z12.83 for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of skin

Billable Code
Z12.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is asymptomatic and undergoing routine screening.

Applicable To

  • • Routine skin cancer screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports screening intent without active lesions.

Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

Billable Code
Z85.820
Billable

Applicable To

  • • History of melanoma

Important Notes

  • • Document the history of melanoma clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.820

Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

Use alongside Z12.83 for patients with a history of melanoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for skin cancer screening is Z12.83, used for asymptomatic screening visits.

How to code a skin cancer screening with a history of melanoma?

Use Z85.820 for personal history of melanoma and Z12.83 for the screening encounter.

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