I do diagnostic coding for my hospital’s lab/x-ray/path depts…outpatient facility coding. I have many questions. I’ll start with this one first.

Often the order will come in with a DX of Z00.00 adult general screening exam for a woman whose tests ordered are Pap and HPV.

I must enter an Admit Dx (only one is allowed), then a Primary and any number of secondaries.

For the above is this correct?

Admit Dx: Z00.00 Primary: Z00.00 Secondary: Z12.4 and Z11.51

How do I handle the EDIT that pops up stating I can’t code Z12.4 with Z11.51?

I’m dying for insight on this scenario.

Thanks so much.