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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatocellular Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatocellular Cancer

C22.0
T86.49

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

Also Known as:
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
HCC
Liver Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hepatocellular Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hepatocellular Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C22.0 for liver cell carcinoma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Liver cell carcinoma

Billable Code
C22.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed HCC via biopsy or imaging
coding:
  • • Use C22.0 for primary liver cancer diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the etiology and any complications such as portal vein thrombosis.

Complications of liver transplant

Billable Code
T86.49
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented post-transplant complication

Applicable To

  • • Liver transplant complications

Important Notes

  • • Prioritize transplant complication codes over cancer codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B18.1

Chronic viral hepatitis B

Use to identify hepatitis B as an underlying cause.

B18.2

Chronic viral hepatitis C

Use to identify hepatitis C as an underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hepatocellular cancer?

The ICD-10 code for hepatocellular cancer is C22.0, which is used for liver cell carcinoma, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma.

How do you code hepatocellular cancer with hepatitis C?

For hepatocellular cancer with hepatitis C, use C22.0 for the cancer and B18.2 for chronic hepatitis C.

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