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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Lesion

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Lesion

K76.89
C22.0
D18.0

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Lesion
Liver Mass
Liver Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Lesion

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

Use ICD-10 code K76.89 for other specified diseases of liver, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases of liver

Billable Code
K76.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lesion identified on imaging without specific features of malignancy or benignity.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified liver lesion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'lesion' to avoid confusion with 'mass' or 'tumor'.

Liver cell carcinoma

Billable Code
C22.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging with arterial phase hyperenhancement and washout
  • • AFP >200 ng/mL

Applicable To

  • • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all diagnostic criteria for HCC are documented.

Hemangioma of any site

Non-Billable
D18.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing peripheral nodular enhancement
  • • Absence of thrombocytopenia

Applicable To

  • • Cavernous hemangioma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging reports are clear and specific.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R16.0

Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

Use when hepatomegaly is present alongside the liver lesion.

K74.60

Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Use to document cirrhosis when present with HCC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an unspecified liver lesion?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified liver lesion is K76.89. This code is used when a liver lesion is identified but not further specified by imaging or biopsy.

How do you code a liver lesion confirmed as hepatocellular carcinoma?

For a liver lesion confirmed as hepatocellular carcinoma, use ICD-10 code C22.0. Ensure all diagnostic criteria, including imaging and lab results, are documented.

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