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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ependymoma

ICD-10 Coding for Ependymoma

C71.5
C72.0

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

Also Known as:
Spinal Ependymoma
Intraventricular Ependymoma
Myxopapillary Ependymoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ependymoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ependymoma

Use ICD-10 code C71.5 for malignant neoplasm of cerebral ventricle, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of cerebral ventricle

Billable Code
C71.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of ependymoma
  • • MRI showing supratentorial mass

Applicable To

  • • Supratentorial ependymoma
  • • Intraventricular ependymoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological confirmation of malignancy before coding.

Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord

Billable Code
C72.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of spinal ependymoma
  • • MRI showing spinal cord mass

Applicable To

  • • Spinal ependymoma
  • • Myxopapillary ependymoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological confirmation of malignancy before coding.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ependymoma?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant ependymoma in the cerebral ventricle is C71.5, while for the spinal cord, it is C72.0.

How do you code a benign ependymoma?

Benign ependymomas are coded as D33.2 for supratentorial and D33.4 for spinal locations.

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