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

ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Ovary

C56.1
C56.2
C56.3

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

Also Known as:
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Malignant Neoplasm of Ovary

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

Use ICD-10 code C56.1 for malignant neoplasm of right ovary, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of right ovary

Billable Code
C56.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in the right ovary

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant tumor of right ovary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of left ovary

Billable Code
C56.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in the left ovary

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant tumor of left ovary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries

Billable Code
C56.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in both ovaries

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant tumor of both ovaries

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary

Billable Code
C56.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy without specified laterality

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant tumor of ovary, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Query provider for laterality to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R18.0

Ascites

Use to document ascites associated with ovarian cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the ovary includes C56.1 for the right ovary, C56.2 for the left ovary, C56.3 for bilateral, and C56.9 for unspecified.

How do you code bilateral ovarian cancer?

For bilateral ovarian cancer, use ICD-10 code C56.3, which specifies malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries.

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