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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Adenocarcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Adenocarcinoma

C79.51
C78.7

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

Also Known as:
Secondary Adenocarcinoma
Metastatic Carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Adenocarcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Adenocarcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C79.51 for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed metastasis to bone via imaging or biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic bone cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary site is documented if known.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Billable Code
C78.7
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic liver cancer

Important Notes

  • • Document primary site if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when chemotherapy is administered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for metastatic adenocarcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for metastatic adenocarcinoma depends on the secondary site, such as C79.51 for bone or C78.7 for liver metastases.

How do you code metastatic adenocarcinoma with an unknown primary?

Use C80.1 for unknown primary and specify secondary sites like C79.51 for bone metastasis.

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