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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastatic Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastatic Disease

C78.7

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Metastases
Secondary Liver Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastatic Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Liver Metastatic Disease

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:
  • • Biopsy confirms metastatic origin from another primary site.
documentation:
  • • Primary site is specified in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic liver cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary site is documented and coded first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R16.1

Hepatomegaly

Use when there is documented enlargement of the liver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for liver metastatic disease?

The ICD-10 code for liver metastatic disease is C78.7, which is used for secondary malignant neoplasm of the liver.

How do you code liver metastases with an unknown primary site?

Use C78.7 for liver metastases and C80.1 for an unknown primary site after thorough investigation.

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