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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Colon Polyp Grade 2 and Inguinal Hernia

ICD-10 Coding for Colon Polyp Grade 2 and Inguinal Hernia

D12.6
K40.90

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for colon polyp grade 2 and inguinal hernia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Moderately Differentiated Adenomatous Polyp
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Colon Polyp Grade 2 and Inguinal Hernia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colon Polyp Grade 2 and Inguinal Hernia

Use ICD-10 code D12.6 for benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Billable Code
D12.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pathology report confirming adenomatous polyp
  • • Histological grading as moderately differentiated

Applicable To

  • • Adenomatous polyp of colon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pathology report specifies adenomatous nature.

Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Billable Code
K40.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Physical examination confirming hernia
  • • Imaging studies if necessary

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral inguinal hernia

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and any complications.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.010

Personal history of colonic polyps

Use for patients with a history of adenomatous polyps.

Z87.89

Personal history of other specified conditions

Use for patients with a history of hernia repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a grade 2 colon polyp?

The ICD-10 code for a grade 2 adenomatous colon polyp is D12.6, used when pathology confirms adenomatous nature.

How do you code an inguinal hernia?

Code K40.90 is used for a unilateral inguinal hernia without obstruction or gangrene, specifying laterality.

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