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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anal Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Anal Mass

C21.1
K62.89

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

Also Known as:
Perianal Mass
Rectal Mass
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anal Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anal Mass

Use ICD-10 code C21.1 for malignant neoplasm of anal canal, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of anal canal

Billable Code
C21.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy results confirming malignancy
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of mass characteristics and biopsy results

Applicable To

  • • Squamous cell carcinoma of anal canal

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed before using this code.

Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

Billable Code
K62.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging or examination showing non-malignant characteristics
  • • Absence of biopsy-confirmed malignancy

Applicable To

  • • Non-malignant anal mass

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports non-malignant diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K62.5

Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

Use when there is active bleeding associated with the mass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an anal mass?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant anal mass is C21.1, while K62.89 is used for non-malignant masses.

How do you code an anal mass pending biopsy?

Use K62.89 for an anal mass when malignancy is not confirmed, pending biopsy results.

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