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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Subcutaneous Lesion of the Abdominal Wall

ICD-10 Coding for Subcutaneous Lesion of the Abdominal Wall

R22.2
D17.7

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for subcutaneous lesion of the abdominal wall includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Subcutaneous Mass
Abdominal Wall Lump
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Subcutaneous Lesion of the Abdominal Wall

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Subcutaneous Lesion of the Abdominal Wall

Use ICD-10 code R22.2 for localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

Billable Code
R22.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lesion is confirmed to be subcutaneous via imaging.
documentation:
  • • Documentation includes size, location, and characteristics of the lesion.

Applicable To

  • • Subcutaneous lesion of the trunk

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'subcutaneous' to avoid incorrect coding.

Benign lipoma of abdominal wall

Non-Billable
D17.7
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirming lipoma
  • • Imaging showing fat density

Applicable To

  • • Lipoma of abdominal wall

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lipoma is confirmed before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D17.7

Benign lipoma of abdominal wall

Use when a lipoma is confirmed by imaging or biopsy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a subcutaneous lesion on the abdominal wall?

The ICD-10 code for a subcutaneous lesion on the abdominal wall is R22.2, used for localized swelling, mass, or lump on the trunk.

When should D17.7 be used for coding a lesion?

D17.7 should be used when a lesion is confirmed as a benign lipoma of the abdominal wall through biopsy or imaging.

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