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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mesothelioma

ICD-10 Coding for Mesothelioma

C45.0
C45.1
C45.9

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

Also Known as:
Malignant Mesothelioma
Asbestos Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mesothelioma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mesothelioma

Use ICD-10 code C45.0 for mesothelioma of pleura, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mesothelioma of pleura

Billable Code
C45.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of pleural mesothelioma
  • • Imaging showing pleural thickening

Applicable To

  • • Pleural mesothelioma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies pleural involvement to avoid unspecified coding.

Mesothelioma of peritoneum

Billable Code
C45.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of peritoneal mesothelioma
  • • Imaging showing peritoneal nodules

Applicable To

  • • Peritoneal mesothelioma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies peritoneal involvement to avoid unspecified coding.

Mesothelioma, unspecified

Billable Code
C45.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of mesothelioma without specific site determination

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified site mesothelioma

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using if site-specific information is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.3

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of respiratory and intrathoracic organs

Use for patients with a history of pleural mesothelioma post-treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pleural mesothelioma?

The ICD-10 code for pleural mesothelioma is C45.0, used when the mesothelioma originates in the pleura.

How do you code mesothelioma with unspecified site?

Use ICD-10 code C45.9 for mesothelioma when the site cannot be determined.

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