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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Nodule

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Nodule

C22.0
D13.4
R16.0

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

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

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

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

  • • Biopsy confirms hepatocellular carcinoma

Applicable To

  • • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of this code with biopsy or imaging confirmation.

Benign neoplasm of liver

Billable Code
D13.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy showing benign hepatocytes

Applicable To

  • • Hepatic adenoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy results are documented to support benign classification.

Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
R16.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing liver mass without definitive diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified liver mass

Important Notes

  • • Update coding once a definitive diagnosis is made.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K74.60

Cirrhosis of liver, unspecified

Use to indicate underlying cirrhosis when coding for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a liver nodule?

The ICD-10 code for a liver nodule depends on the diagnosis: C22.0 for hepatocellular carcinoma, D13.4 for benign neoplasm, and R16.0 for unspecified liver mass.

How do you code a liver nodule with suspected cancer?

Initially use R16.0 for an unspecified mass. Once cancer is confirmed, update to C22.0 for hepatocellular carcinoma.

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