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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Colon Conditions

ICD-10 Coding for Colon Conditions

K51.4
D12.2

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

Also Known as:
Colonic Disorders
Intestinal Disorders
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Colon Conditions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colon Conditions

Use ICD-10 code K51.4 for inflammatory polyps of colon, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Inflammatory polyps of colon

Non-Billable
K51.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of inflammatory polyps confirmed by biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Inflammatory bowel disease with polyps

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological confirmation of inflammatory nature.

Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

Billable Code
D12.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Colonoscopy findings
  • • Histological confirmation of adenomatous tissue

Applicable To

  • • Adenomatous polyp of ascending colon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies adenomatous nature.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Use for screening colonoscopies.

Z86.010

Personal history of colonic polyps

Use when documenting history of adenomatous polyps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for adenomatous polyp?

The ICD-10 code for an adenomatous polyp is D12.x, depending on the specific location within the colon.

How to code a screening colonoscopy with polyp removal?

For a screening colonoscopy with polyp removal, use G0121 for the procedure and D12.x for adenomatous polyp diagnosis.

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