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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cysts

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cysts

Q44.6
K76.89
B67.8

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Cysts
Polycystic Liver Disease
Simple Liver Cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cysts

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

Use ICD-10 code Q44.6 for congenital cystic disease of liver, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Congenital cystic disease of liver

Billable Code
Q44.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Genetic testing confirming PRKCSH/SEC63 mutation
  • • Family history of polycystic liver disease

Applicable To

  • • Polycystic liver disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports congenital nature.

Other specified diseases of liver

Billable Code
K76.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing simple cyst without septations
  • • No family history of congenital liver disease

Applicable To

  • • Acquired simple liver cysts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports simple cyst diagnosis.

Echinococcosis, other

Billable Code
B67.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive serology for Echinococcus
  • • Imaging showing daughter cysts

Applicable To

  • • Hydatid cysts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exposure history and serology are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use when cysts cause localized pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a simple liver cyst?

The ICD-10 code for an acquired simple liver cyst is K76.89, used when the cyst is not congenital.

How do you code polycystic liver disease?

Polycystic liver disease, a congenital condition, is coded as Q44.6, especially when genetic testing confirms the diagnosis.

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