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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mass in Colon

ICD-10 Coding for Mass in Colon

C18.9
D12.6
K63.5

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.

Also Known as:
Colonic Mass
Colon Tumor
Intestinal Mass
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mass in Colon

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Billable Code
C18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma
documentation:
  • • Pathology report states 'malignant'

Applicable To

  • • Colon cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed before using this code.

Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Billable Code
D12.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pathology specifying tubular/villous adenoma
documentation:
  • • No lymphovascular invasion noted

Applicable To

  • • Benign colon tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure benign nature is confirmed before using this code.

Polyp of colon

Billable Code
K63.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoscopic findings of polyp
documentation:
  • • Pathology confirming hyperplastic polyp

Applicable To

  • • Colon polyp

Important Notes

  • • Ensure polyp type is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.038

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

Use for patients with a history of colon cancer.

Z86.010

Personal history of colonic polyps

Use for follow-up after polyp removal.

Z12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Use for screening colonoscopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a mass in the colon?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant mass in the colon is C18.9, while D12.6 is used for benign masses.

How do you code a colon polyp?

A colon polyp is coded as K63.5, with Z86.010 used for history of polyp removal.

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