Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
ICD-10 Z08 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm.
The ICD-10 code Z08 is designated for encounters for follow-up examinations after the completion of treatment for malignant neoplasms. This category is crucial for monitoring patients who have undergone treatment for cancer, ensuring that any recurrence or new developments are identified early. It encompasses a variety of malignant neoplasms, including but not limited to cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, and colon. The follow-up examinations typically involve clinical assessments, imaging studies, and laboratory tests to evaluate the patient's health status post-treatment.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Z08 includes follow-up examinations for patients who have completed treatment for various malignant neoplasms, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Z08 codes should be used during follow-up visits after a patient has completed treatment for a malignant neoplasm to monitor for recurrence or new malignancies.
Documentation should include details of the patient's treatment history, results of follow-up examinations, and any relevant imaging or laboratory test results.
