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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intracranial Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Intracranial Mass

D33.0
C79.31

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

Also Known as:
Brain Tumor
Cerebral Neoplasm
Intracranial Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intracranial Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intracranial Mass

Use ICD-10 code D33.0 for benign neoplasm of brain, supratentorial, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign neoplasm of brain, supratentorial

Billable Code
D33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms benign nature
documentation:
  • • MRI shows supratentorial location

Applicable To

  • • Meningioma
  • • Benign supratentorial tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies supratentorial location and benign nature.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

Billable Code
C79.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pathology confirming secondary origin
  • • Imaging showing metastatic lesions

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic brain tumor

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence primary malignancy before C79.31.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R90.0

Intracranial space-occupying lesion found on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

Use when imaging identifies a mass without confirmed pathology.

G93.5

Cerebral edema

Use when cerebral edema is documented as complicating the tumor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a benign intracranial mass?

The ICD-10 code for a benign intracranial mass, specifically a supratentorial tumor, is D33.0. This code is used when the mass is confirmed as benign through biopsy.

How do you code a metastatic brain tumor?

For a metastatic brain tumor, use ICD-10 code C79.31. Ensure the primary malignancy is coded first, followed by C79.31 for the secondary brain involvement.

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