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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Brain Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Brain Tumor

C71.1
D33.2

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

Also Known as:
Brain Neoplasm
Intracranial Tumor
Cerebral Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Brain Tumor

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

Use ICD-10 code C71.1 for malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe

Billable Code
C71.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of malignant cells in frontal lobe biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Glioblastoma of frontal lobe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and histological confirmation.

Benign neoplasm of brain, unspecified

Billable Code
D33.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified benign brain tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure benign nature is documented through imaging or clinical notes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.0

Encounter for radiation therapy

Use when the patient is admitted for radiation treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a malignant brain tumor?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant brain tumor depends on the location, such as C71.1 for the frontal lobe. Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and histological confirmation.

How do you code a history of brain cancer?

Use Z85.011 for a personal history of malignant neoplasm of the brain, indicating the patient has a history of brain cancer but no active disease.

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