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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatoma

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatoma

C22.0

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

Also Known as:
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Liver Cell Carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hepatoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hepatoma

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:
  • • Presence of arterial phase hyperenhancement on imaging
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'hepatocellular carcinoma' or 'hepatoma'

Applicable To

  • • Hepatoma
  • • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'hepatocellular carcinoma' to avoid miscoding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K74.60

Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Use when cirrhosis is documented alongside HCC.

B18.2

Chronic viral hepatitis C

Use if chronic hepatitis C is documented as an underlying condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hepatoma?

The ICD-10 code for hepatoma, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is C22.0. This code is used when the cancer is specified as originating from liver cells.

How should hepatocellular carcinoma be documented?

Document hepatocellular carcinoma with specific imaging findings, AFP levels, and any underlying liver disease like cirrhosis or hepatitis.

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