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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastasis

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastasis

C78.7

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Metastasis
Secondary Liver Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastasis

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

Use ICD-10 code C78.7 for secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Billable Code
C78.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed metastatic lesions in the liver via imaging or biopsy.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify the primary site of cancer if known.

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic liver cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether the liver cancer is primary or secondary.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C80.1

Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified

Use when the primary site of the cancer is unknown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for liver metastasis?

The ICD-10 code for liver metastasis is C78.7, which indicates a secondary malignant neoplasm of the liver and intrahepatic bile duct.

How do you code liver metastasis when the primary site is unknown?

Use C78.7 for liver metastasis and C80.1 for an unknown primary site. Ensure documentation confirms metastasis.

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