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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Glioblastoma

ICD-10 Coding for Glioblastoma

C71.0
C71.9

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

Also Known as:
Glioblastoma Multiforme
GBM
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Glioblastoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Glioblastoma

Use ICD-10 code C71.0 for malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles

Billable Code
C71.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI and biopsy confirm glioblastoma in the frontal lobe

Applicable To

  • • Glioblastoma of frontal lobe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location of the tumor.

Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

Billable Code
C71.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General MRI findings suggestive of glioblastoma
  • • Pending biopsy results

Applicable To

  • • Glioblastoma, unspecified location

Important Notes

  • • Encourage documentation to specify tumor location for more accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when chemotherapy is the primary reason for admission.

G93.6

Cerebral edema

Use when cerebral edema is present as a complication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for glioblastoma?

The ICD-10 code for glioblastoma varies by location: C71.0 for frontal lobe, C71.1 for temporal lobe, and C71.9 for unspecified location.

How to code glioblastoma with chemotherapy?

Use Z51.11 as the primary code when chemotherapy is the main reason for admission, followed by the glioblastoma code.

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