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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lump on Neck

ICD-10 Coding for Lump on Neck

R22.1
C76.0

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

Also Known as:
Neck Mass
Cervical Swelling
Neck Tumor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lump on Neck

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lump on Neck

Use ICD-10 code R22.1 for localized swelling, mass and lump in neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump in neck

Billable Code
R22.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a palpable neck mass without confirmed diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Neck mass
  • • Neck lump

Important Notes

  • • Always document the size, location, and any associated symptoms.

Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck, unspecified

Billable Code
C76.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when a neck mass is confirmed malignant with no identified primary site.

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic neck mass with unknown primary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the absence of a primary site.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L04.0

Acute lymphadenitis of face, head and neck

Use when the neck mass is due to an acute infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a lump on the neck?

The ICD-10 code for a lump on the neck is R22.1, used for localized swelling, mass, and lump in the neck.

How do you code a neck mass with unknown primary?

Use C76.0 for a malignant neck mass with an unknown primary site, ensuring documentation supports the absence of a primary site.

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