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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chemotherapy Treatment

ICD-10 Coding for Chemotherapy Treatment

Z51.11
C50.919

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

Also Known as:
Cancer Chemotherapy
Antineoplastic Therapy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chemotherapy Treatment

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chemotherapy Treatment

Use ICD-10 code Z51.11 for encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Billable Code
Z51.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is undergoing chemotherapy for a diagnosed neoplasm.

Applicable To

  • • Chemotherapy session for cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chemotherapy is documented as the primary treatment for cancer.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

Billable Code
C50.919
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pathology report confirming breast cancer

Applicable To

  • • Breast cancer, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure cancer type and stage are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R11.10

Vomiting, unspecified

Use to document chemotherapy-induced vomiting.

T45.1X5A

Adverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, initial encounter

Use for adverse effects related to chemotherapy drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chemotherapy treatment?

The ICD-10 code for chemotherapy treatment is Z51.11, used for documenting encounters for antineoplastic chemotherapy.

How do you document chemotherapy administration?

Document chemotherapy administration by including drug names, dosages, administration method, and any adverse effects observed.

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