Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for benign neoplasm of colon includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Benign Neoplasm of Colon
Use ICD-10 code D12.0 for benign neoplasm of cecum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Personal history of adenomatous polyps
Use post-resection to indicate history.
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Use if the neoplasm was found during screening.
The ICD-10 code for a benign neoplasm of the colon is D12.-, with site-specific codes like D12.0 for the cecum and D12.6 for unspecified locations.
Document the polyp's size, type (adenomatous or hyperplastic), and specific location within the colon to ensure accurate coding.