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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypertrophy of Adenoids

ICD-10 Coding for Hypertrophy of Adenoids

J35.2
J35.3

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

Also Known as:
Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoid Hypertrophy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypertrophy of Adenoids

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypertrophy of Adenoids

Use ICD-10 code J35.2 for hypertrophy of adenoids, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypertrophy of adenoids

Billable Code
J35.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Nasopharyngoscopy confirms adenoid hypertrophy.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'hypertrophy' or 'enlargement' in clinical notes.

Applicable To

  • • Adenoid hypertrophy
  • • Enlarged adenoids

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'hypertrophy' to avoid misclassification.

Hypertrophy of tonsils with adenoids

Billable Code
J35.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoscopic confirmation of hypertrophy in both tonsils and adenoids

Applicable To

  • • Hypertrophy of both tonsils and adenoids

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J35.3

Hypertrophy of tonsils with adenoids

Use when both tonsils and adenoids are hypertrophied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertrophy of adenoids?

The ICD-10 code for hypertrophy of adenoids is J35.2. It is used when adenoid hypertrophy is confirmed without tonsillar involvement.

How do you code hypertrophy of both tonsils and adenoids?

Use ICD-10 code J35.3 for hypertrophy of both tonsils and adenoids, confirmed by clinical documentation.

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