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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cecum Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Cecum Mass

C18.0
D12.0

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

Also Known as:
Cecal Mass
Cecal Tumor
Cecal Lesion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cecum Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cecum Mass

Use ICD-10 code C18.0 for malignant neoplasm of cecum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of cecum

Billable Code
C18.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma.

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma of cecum
  • • Neuroendocrine tumor of cecum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies malignancy type and location.

Benign neoplasm of cecum

Billable Code
D12.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic ultrasound confirms benign mass
  • • Histology shows no atypia

Applicable To

  • • Cecal lipoma
  • • Cecal leiomyoma

Important Notes

  • • Document benign nature and lack of atypia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C78.5

Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine

Use for metastasis to the cecum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a cecum mass?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant cecum mass is C18.0. For benign masses, use D12.0.

How do you code a cecal polyp?

Cecal polyps are coded as K63.5, with additional codes for histological findings if necessary.

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