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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bone Lesion

ICD-10 Coding for Bone Lesion

M89.8X9
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Bone Tumor
Osteolytic Lesion
Osteoblastic Lesion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bone Lesion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bone Lesion

Use ICD-10 code M89.8X9 for other specified disorders of bone, unspecified site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of bone, unspecified site

Billable Code
M89.8X9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lesion identified without specific site localization

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified bone lesions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of unspecified codes.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming metastatic involvement of bone

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic bone lesions

Important Notes

  • • Always confirm metastasis with histological evidence.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.3

Personal history of malignant neoplasm

Use if applicable to provide context of previous cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a bone lesion?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified bone lesion is M89.8X9, while site-specific lesions use codes M89.8X0-M89.8X8.

How do you code metastatic bone lesions?

Metastatic bone lesions are coded as C79.51, with confirmation from biopsy and linkage to the primary cancer code.

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