Skin Cancer Screening

Dermatology
Written By Tristan Grider

Question:

What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a skin screening exam for a patient who has a history of malignant melanoma?

Answer:

You should report 2 diagnosis codes; ICD-10-CM Z12.83 for the encounter for malignant neoplasm of skin and Z25.820 (personal history of malignant melanoma of skin).

*This response is based on the best information available as of 2/13/25.

 
 
 
Tristan Grider
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