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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Glioma

ICD-10 Coding for Glioma

C71.9
M9440/3

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

Also Known as:
Brain Tumor
CNS Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Glioma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Glioma

Use ICD-10 code C71.9 for malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

Billable Code
C71.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of malignant glioma confirmed by pathology.

Applicable To

  • • Glioblastoma
  • • Astrocytoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological type is documented for accurate coding.

Glioblastoma

Non-Billable
M9440/3
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Glioblastoma multiforme

Important Notes

  • • Ensure molecular markers are documented for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when patient is receiving chemotherapy for glioma.

Z85.8

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites

Use for follow-up care after glioblastoma treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for glioblastoma?

The ICD-10 code for glioblastoma is C71.9, used for unspecified malignant neoplasm of the brain. Ensure to specify histology with M9440/3 for glioblastoma.

How do you code a low-grade glioma?

For low-grade gliomas, use D43._ series codes, indicating neoplasms of uncertain behavior of the brain.

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