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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Mediastinal Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Mediastinal Mass

C38.1
D15.0

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

Also Known as:
Prevascular Mass
Anterior Mediastinal Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Mediastinal Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Mediastinal Mass

Use ICD-10 code C38.1 for malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum

Billable Code
C38.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed malignant neoplasm in anterior mediastinum
documentation:
  • • Biopsy results confirming malignancy

Applicable To

  • • Malignant thymoma
  • • Thymic carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and biopsy results are documented to support the use of C38.1.

Benign neoplasm of thymus

Billable Code
D15.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing non-invasive mass in thymus
  • • Biopsy confirming benign nature

Applicable To

  • • Thymic hyperplasia
  • • Thymic cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure benign nature is documented through imaging and biopsy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R06.0

Dyspnea

Use to document respiratory symptoms associated with the mass.

R07.1

Chest pain

Use to document pain symptoms associated with the mass.

Z85.07

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thymus

Use to document history of thymic malignancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an anterior mediastinal mass?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant anterior mediastinal mass is C38.1. For benign masses, use D15.0.

How do you document an anterior mediastinal mass?

Document the mass's size, location, and biopsy results. Include imaging findings and any symptoms or complications.

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