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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Adenomatous Colon Polyp

ICD-10 Coding for Adenomatous Colon Polyp

D12.2
Z86.010

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for adenomatous colon polyp includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Colon Adenoma
Tubular Adenoma
Villous Adenoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Adenomatous Colon Polyp

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Adenomatous Colon Polyp

Use ICD-10 code D12.2 for benign neoplasm of ascending colon, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

Billable Code
D12.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms adenomatous features in ascending colon.
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'adenomatous polyp' and 'ascending colon'.

Applicable To

  • • Adenomatous polyp of ascending colon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'adenomatous' and exact location.

Personal history of colonic polyps

Non-Billable
Z86.010
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient history indicating prior adenomatous polyp

Applicable To

  • • History of adenomatous colon polyp

Important Notes

  • • Ensure history is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Use as primary code for screening colonoscopy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an adenomatous colon polyp coded in ICD-10?

Adenomatous colon polyps are coded in the D12 series, with specific codes based on location, such as D12.2 for the ascending colon.

What documentation is needed for coding adenomatous polyps?

Documentation must specify 'adenomatous' and the exact location of the polyp, supported by histology reports.

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