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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Brain Lesion

ICD-10 Coding for Brain Lesion

D33.0
C79.31

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

Also Known as:
Cerebral Lesion
Intracranial Lesion
Brain Mass
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Brain Lesion

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

Use ICD-10 code D33.0 for benign neoplasm of brain, supratentorial, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign neoplasm of brain, supratentorial

Billable Code
D33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI confirms benign characteristics without enhancement.

Applicable To

  • • Benign supratentorial brain tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the supratentorial location to avoid unspecified coding.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

Billable Code
C79.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pathology report confirming metastasis
  • • Imaging showing new brain lesion in a patient with known primary cancer

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic brain tumor

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence primary cancer before C79.31.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R41.3

Memory loss

Use when the patient presents with memory loss associated with the lesion.

G93.6

Cerebral edema

Use if cerebral edema is present alongside the metastatic lesion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a benign brain lesion?

The ICD-10 code for a benign brain lesion is D33.0 for supratentorial lesions, which requires documentation of the lesion's location and benign characteristics.

How do you code a metastatic brain lesion?

Code a metastatic brain lesion with C79.31, ensuring the primary cancer is coded first. Documentation must confirm metastasis.

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