Colonoscopy Screening - ICD-10 Documentation Guidelines | ICDcodes. ai The ICD-10 code for colonoscopy screening is Z12 11, used for all screening colonoscopies regardless of findings Patient is asymptomatic and over 45 years old Screening intent is clearly documented Always sequence Z12 11 first, even if polyps or cancer are found
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z12. 11 - Encounter for screening . . . - ICD List Z12 11 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026
ICD-10 Code Z12. 11: Colon Cancer Screening Guide (2026) ICD-10 code Z12 11 identifies an encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon This preventive care code applies when a patient undergoes colon cancer screening without symptoms or prior diagnosis