ICD-10 Z12.72
Billable / SpecificEncounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina
About ICD-10-CM Z12.72
ICD-10-CM code Z12.72 represents Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z12). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z12.72 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z12.72. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for non-malignant condition
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with Z12.72. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for malignant conditions (Z08)
Use Additional Code
When coding Z12.72, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code to identify acquired absence of uterus (Z90.71-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z12.72
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z12.72 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z12.72.
2 Cigna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z12.72
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert Z12.72 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z12.72 | V7647 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z12.72
Other codes in section Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).
ICD-10 Z12.72, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z12.72 billable? +
Yes, Z12.72 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z12.72? +
ICD-10 Z12.72 includes: Vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for non-malignant condition.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for Z12.72? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with Z12.72): vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for malignant conditions (Z08)
What ICD-9 codes does Z12.72 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z12.72 maps to ICD-9 codes: V7647. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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