Appropriate Follow-Up Interval for Normal Colonoscopy in Average Risk Patients ICD-10-CM
The quality measure Appropriate Follow-Up Interval for Normal Colonoscopy in Average Risk Patients can apply to an encounter when one of 1 linked ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes appears on the claim. CMS designates it a high-priority measure, which MIPS scoring rewards. The full linked-code list is below, with billable status and each code's place in the tabular index.
About This Measure
Percentage of patients aged 45 to 75 years of age receiving a screening colonoscopy without biopsy or polypectomy who had a recommended follow-up interval of at least 10 years for repeat colonoscopy documented in their colonoscopy report.
Submission methods
Linked ICD-10-CM Codes 1 codes · 1 billable
| Code | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Z12.11 | Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon | Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12) |
Related References
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Quality Payment Program measure specifications, with linked codes validated against the official FY 2026 ICD-10-CM code set.
