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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Cyst

N28.1
Q61.02

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

Also Known as:
Left Kidney Cyst
Acquired Renal Cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Renal Cyst

Use ICD-10 code N28.1 for cyst of kidney, acquired, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cyst of kidney, acquired

Billable Code
N28.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging shows a simple cyst without septations or solid components.
documentation:
  • • Provider notes specify 'acquired' and 'left'.

Applicable To

  • • Acquired renal cyst
  • • Simple renal cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acquired' and 'left' to avoid defaulting to congenital codes.

Congenital multiple renal cysts

Billable Code
Q61.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:

      Applicable To

      • • Congenital polycystic kidney disease

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure congenital nature is documented to avoid misclassification.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      N13.3

      Hydronephrosis

      Use if the cyst causes obstruction leading to hydronephrosis.

      R10.11

      Left upper quadrant pain

      Use if the cyst causes pain in the left upper quadrant.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for a left renal cyst?

      The ICD-10 code for an acquired left renal cyst is N28.1. Ensure documentation specifies 'acquired' and 'left' to avoid misclassification.

      How do you code a congenital left renal cyst?

      For congenital left renal cysts, use ICD-10 code Q61.02, provided the congenital nature is documented.

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