encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Synonyms
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.
Sub classes
Z12.0
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach
Z12.1
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
Z12.2
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Z12.3
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Z12.4
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Z12.5
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Z12.6
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of bladder
Z12.7
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other genitourinary organs
Z12.8
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
Z12.9
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm, site unspecified