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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Kidney

ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Kidney

C64.1
C64.2
C64.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for malignant neoplasm of kidney includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Kidney Cancer
Renal Cell Carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Kidney

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Kidney

Use ICD-10 code C64.1 for malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of right kidney mass
  • • Histological confirmation of malignancy

Applicable To

  • • Right kidney cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of left kidney mass
  • • Histological confirmation of malignancy

Applicable To

  • • Left kidney cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use only when laterality cannot be determined

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified kidney cancer

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes unless absolutely necessary.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.3

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of kidney

Use after curative treatment with no residual disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the right kidney?

The ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the right kidney is C64.1, used when a tumor is confirmed in the right kidney, excluding the renal pelvis.

How do you code a malignant neoplasm of the kidney with unspecified laterality?

Use ICD-10 code C64.9 for malignant neoplasm of the kidney when laterality cannot be determined.

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