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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Mass

K22.89
C15.9

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

Also Known as:
Esophageal Lesion
Esophageal Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Mass

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

Use ICD-10 code K22.89 for other specified diseases of esophagus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases of esophagus

Billable Code
K22.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mass identified via endoscopy without confirmed pathology.
documentation:
  • • Absence of malignancy confirmation in pathology report.

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal mass
  • • Esophageal lesion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the mass's nature and diagnostic procedures.

Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

Billable Code
C15.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy
  • • Histology type
  • • Imaging showing invasion

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma
  • • Squamous cell carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed through biopsy before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.1

Dysphagia

Use if the patient presents with difficulty swallowing.

Z12.83

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of esophagus

Use for surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an esophageal mass?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified esophageal mass is K22.89. If the mass is confirmed as malignant, use C15.9.

How should an esophageal mass be documented?

Document the mass's size, location, and diagnostic findings, including biopsy results, to ensure accurate coding.

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