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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Brain Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Brain Tumor

C79.31
C80.1

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

Also Known as:
Secondary Brain Cancer
Brain Metastasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Brain Tumor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Brain Tumor

Use ICD-10 code C79.31 for secondary malignant neoplasm of brain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

Billable Code
C79.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed diagnosis of brain metastasis via imaging and/or biopsy
coding:
  • • Sequence C79.31 first if treatment is focused on brain metastasis

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic brain cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing of codes when documenting treatment for metastatic brain tumors.

Malignant neoplasm, unspecified

Billable Code
C80.1
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Do not use C80.1 as a standalone code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the patient is receiving chemotherapy for the metastatic brain tumor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for metastatic brain cancer?

The ICD-10 code for metastatic brain cancer is C79.31, used for secondary malignant neoplasm of the brain.

How do you code brain metastasis with an unknown primary?

Use C79.31 for brain metastasis and C80.1 when the primary site is unknown.

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