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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lytic Bone Lesion

ICD-10 Coding for Lytic Bone Lesion

M89.8X9
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Bone Lesion
Osteolytic Lesion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lytic Bone Lesion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lytic Bone Lesion

Use ICD-10 code M89.8X9 for other specified disorders of bone, unspecified site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of bone, unspecified site

Billable Code
M89.8X9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lytic lesion identified on imaging without known etiology

Applicable To

  • • Lytic bone lesion of unspecified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the site is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic bone lesion

Important Notes

  • • Sequence primary cancer code first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M84.58X-

Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease

Use when a fracture occurs due to the lytic lesion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a lytic bone lesion?

The ICD-10 code for a lytic bone lesion is M89.8X9 when the site is unspecified. Use site-specific codes if the lesion's location is documented.

How do you code a lytic bone lesion due to metastasis?

For a lytic bone lesion due to metastasis, code C79.51 for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone, ensuring the primary cancer is coded first.

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