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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Adenopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Adenopathy

R59.0
R59.1
R59.9

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Swollen Neck Glands
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Adenopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Adenopathy

Use ICD-10 code R59.0 for localized enlarged lymph nodes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unilateral cervical node involvement
  • • Ultrasound showing single node cluster

Applicable To

  • • Localized cervical adenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'localized' to avoid defaulting to R59.9.

Generalized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Involvement of multiple lymph node regions
  • • Systemic symptoms like fever or weight loss

Applicable To

  • • Generalized lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports 'generalized' to avoid defaulting to R59.9.

Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

Billable Code
R59.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lack of specific documentation on localization or generalization

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Query for more specific information if possible.

Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face, and neck

Billable Code
C77.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histologic confirmation of metastasis
  • • Primary cancer diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic cervical lymph nodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary cancer is coded before C77.0.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J02.0

Acute streptococcal pharyngitis

Use if adenopathy is associated with streptococcal infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical adenopathy?

The ICD-10 code for localized cervical adenopathy is R59.0. Use R59.1 for generalized adenopathy and R59.9 if unspecified.

When should C77.0 be used for cervical adenopathy?

Use C77.0 when cervical adenopathy is due to metastatic cancer, ensuring the primary cancer is coded first.

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