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# Z12.12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Note

-   Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

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

## Related codes

-   [`Z12.0` Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.0/)
-   [`Z12.10` Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.10/)
-   [`Z12.11` Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.11/)
-   [`Z12.13` Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of small intestine ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.13/)
-   [`Z12.2` Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.2/)
-   [`Z12.31` Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.31/)
-   [`Z12.39` Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.39/)
-   [`Z12.4` Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z12.4/)

## Common questions

### Is Z12.12 a billable code?

Yes. Z12.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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