Z12.72
BillableEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina
Z12.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHScreenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some screenings in your doctor's office. Others need special equipment, so you may need to go to a different office or clinic. Some conditions that doctors commonly screen for include: Breast cancer and cervical cancer in women Colorectal cancer Diabetes High blood…
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Includes
- •Vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for non-malignant condition
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for malignant conditions (Z08)
Use additional code
- •code to identify acquired absence of uterus (Z90.71-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z12.72?
- Z12.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z12.72 a billable code?
- Yes — Z12.72 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Z12.72?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for malignant conditions (Z08).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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