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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liposarcoma

ICD-10 Coding for Liposarcoma

C49.0
C49.4

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

Also Known as:
Liposarcomas
Fatty Tissue Sarcoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liposarcoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Liposarcoma

Use ICD-10 code C49.0 for malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck

Billable Code
C49.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignant liposarcoma in head/neck region

Applicable To

  • • Liposarcoma of head
  • • Liposarcoma of neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological confirmation before coding.

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

Billable Code
C49.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing retroperitoneal mass
  • • Histological confirmation of liposarcoma

Applicable To

  • • Retroperitoneal liposarcoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and histological confirmation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.89

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites

Use for patients with a history of liposarcoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for retroperitoneal liposarcoma?

The ICD-10 code for retroperitoneal liposarcoma is C49.4, which specifies a malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of the retroperitoneum.

How is liposarcoma documented for coding?

Liposarcoma documentation should include the tumor site, histological type, and any molecular study results, such as MDM2 amplification.

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