Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of intest tract, unsp

This code signifies a patient encounter for the purpose of screening for colorectal cancer or other malignant neoplasms of the intestinal tract, without further specification of the exact intestinal site. It indicates a preventive health service performed on an asymptomatic individual to detect potential malignancy early.

Use this code when a patient presents for routine screening for intestinal tract cancer, such as a colonoscopy or stool-based test, and the specific site within the intestinal tract is not documented or is considered unspecified. This applies to encounters where no signs or symptoms of malignancy are present.

• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the sole reason for the encounter is screening.
• Do not use this code if the patient has symptoms suggestive of intestinal malignancy or a known history of intestinal cancer.
• If a screening colonoscopy results in a finding (e.g., polyp), code the finding first, followed by this screening code as a secondary diagnosis.