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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cyst in Neck

ICD-10 Coding for Cyst in Neck

R22.1
L72.3
Q18.0

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

Also Known as:
Neck Mass
Cervical Cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cyst in Neck

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cyst in Neck

Use ICD-10 code R22.1 for localized swelling, mass and lump, neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

Billable Code
R22.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a neck mass without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified neck mass
  • • Neck lump

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lack of specific cyst type.

Sebaceous cyst

Billable Code
L72.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histopathological confirmation of sebaceous cyst
  • • Presence of keratinous debris

Applicable To

  • • Epidermal inclusion cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pathology report is available to confirm diagnosis.

Congenital branchial cleft cyst

Billable Code
Q18.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing cyst adjacent to SCM
  • • Histology showing squamous epithelium

Applicable To

  • • Branchial cleft remnant

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes congenital history.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J34.0

Infected cyst

Use when the cyst is infected and requires treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a neck cyst?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified neck cyst is R22.1. Specific types like sebaceous cysts use L72.3, and congenital branchial cleft cysts use Q18.0.

How do you code an infected neck cyst?

For an infected neck cyst, use the primary code for the cyst type (e.g., L72.3 for sebaceous) and add J34.0 for the infection.

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