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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cancer

C22.0
C78.7
T86.49

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cancer

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:
  • • Confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma via biopsy and imaging.
coding:
  • • Sequence after transplant complication codes if applicable.

Applicable To

  • • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirmation and specify if primary or secondary.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver

Billable Code
C78.7
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic liver cancer

Important Notes

  • • Always code primary site first.

Complications of transplanted liver

Billable Code
T86.49
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Liver transplant complications

Important Notes

  • • Sequence first in cases of transplant complications.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K74.60

Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Use when cirrhosis is present alongside liver cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for liver cancer?

The ICD-10 code for primary liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma, is C22.0. For secondary liver cancer, use C78.7.

How do you code liver cancer with a liver transplant complication?

Sequence T86.49 for liver transplant complications first, followed by C80.2 for transplant-associated malignancy, and then C22.0 for hepatocellular carcinoma.

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