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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

R59.0
C78.2

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

Also Known as:
Swollen Mediastinal Lymph Nodes
Mediastinal Lymph Node Enlargement
enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

Use ICD-10 code R59.0 for localized enlarged lymph nodes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mediastinal lymph node enlargement confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Location and size of lymph nodes must be documented

Applicable To

  • • Localized lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies mediastinal location.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of mediastinum

Billable Code
C78.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Histopathology confirming metastasis
  • • Imaging showing metastatic spread

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic cancer to mediastinal lymph nodes

Important Notes

  • • Sequence as primary if treatment is directed at the metastasis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R93.1

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

Use for abnormal imaging findings related to mediastinal lymph nodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mediastinal lymphadenopathy?

The ICD-10 code for localized mediastinal lymphadenopathy is R59.0. If due to metastasis, use C78.2.

How is mediastinal lymphadenopathy documented?

Documentation should include lymph node location, size, imaging results, and biopsy findings if available.

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