Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for mass in colon includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mass in Colon
Use ICD-10 code C18.9 for malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
Use for patients with a history of colon cancer.
Personal history of colonic polyps
Use for follow-up after polyp removal.
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Use for screening colonoscopies.
The ICD-10 code for a malignant mass in the colon is C18.9, while D12.6 is used for benign masses.
A colon polyp is coded as K63.5, with Z86.010 used for history of polyp removal.