Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for appendiceal cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Appendiceal Cancer
Use ICD-10 code C18.1 for malignant neoplasm of appendix, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Personal history of malignant neoplasm of large intestine
Use for patients with a history of appendiceal cancer post-resection.
The ICD-10 code for appendiceal cancer is C18.1, which is used for primary malignant neoplasms of the appendix.
Appendiceal cancer documentation requires detailed pathology reports including tumor size, invasion depth, and histology.