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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Tumor

C23.9

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

Also Known as:
Gallbladder Cancer
Cholecystic Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Tumor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Tumor

Use ICD-10 code C23.9 for malignant neoplasm of gallbladder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder, unspecified

Non-Billable
C23.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed diagnosis of gallbladder cancer via biopsy.
documentation:
  • • Detailed histopathology report confirming malignancy.

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma of gallbladder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies primary vs. secondary neoplasm.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C78.7

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver

Use when there is documented liver metastasis from the primary gallbladder tumor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gallbladder cancer?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified malignant neoplasm of the gallbladder is C23.9. Use additional codes for metastatic sites if applicable.

How do you code metastatic gallbladder cancer?

Code C23.9 for the primary gallbladder tumor and C78.7 for liver metastasis. Ensure documentation supports metastatic diagnosis.

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