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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chest Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Chest Mass

C49.3
D48.1
R22.2

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

Also Known as:
Thoracic Mass
Chest Wall Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chest Mass

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

Use ICD-10 code C49.3 for malignant neoplasm of chest wall, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of chest wall

Billable Code
C49.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed malignancy via biopsy
documentation:
  • • Detailed anatomical location and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Sarcoma of chest wall

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the anatomical location and laterality.

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

Non-Billable
D48.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy results inconclusive for malignancy

Applicable To

  • • Uncertain behavior neoplasm of chest wall

Important Notes

  • • Re-evaluate if further diagnostic information becomes available.

Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

Billable Code
R22.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Physical examination findings without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Chest mass, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Consider further diagnostic evaluation to refine coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M89.8X1

Other specified disorders of bone, chest wall pain

Use when documenting associated chest wall pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a malignant chest mass?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant chest mass is C49.3, used when malignancy is confirmed by biopsy or imaging.

How do you code a chest mass with uncertain behavior?

Use ICD-10 code D48.1 for a chest mass when the behavior is uncertain, pending further diagnostic clarification.

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