Encntr screen for malignant neoplasm of genitourinary organs

This code indicates a patient encounter for the purpose of screening for cancer in genitourinary organs other than the bladder, kidney, prostate, or testis. This includes screening for malignancies of the urethra, ureter, seminal vesicles, or other specified male or female genital organs not covered by more specific screening codes. The patient is typically asymptomatic and presents for routine preventative care.

Use this code when a patient undergoes a screening examination or test for a malignant neoplasm of a genitourinary organ not otherwise specified. This is appropriate for patients without current signs or symptoms of cancer, but who may have risk factors or are part of a general screening program. It should be assigned as the primary diagnosis when the sole reason for the encounter is screening.

• Do not use this code if the patient has symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis of cancer; instead, code the signs/symptoms or the malignancy itself.
• If a screening results in an abnormal finding, code the abnormal finding in addition to the screening code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the genitourinary organ being screened if it falls outside of the more common bladder, kidney, prostate, or testis categories.