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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Bone Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Bone Disease

C79.51
Z51.11

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

Also Known as:
Bone Metastasis
Secondary Bone Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Bone Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Bone Disease

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 metastatic lesion in bone with known primary site

Applicable To

  • • Metastasis to bone

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the primary site of cancer.

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Billable Code
Z51.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of chemotherapy administration

Applicable To

  • • Chemotherapy session

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chemotherapy is documented as the primary reason for the encounter.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the encounter is primarily for chemotherapy treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is metastatic bone disease coded in ICD-10?

Metastatic bone disease is primarily coded as C79.51, with additional codes for the primary cancer site if known.

What documentation is required for coding metastatic bone disease?

Documentation must specify the primary cancer site, confirm metastatic lesions via imaging or biopsy, and detail treatment plans.

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