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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

C18.9
C78.7

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

Also Known as:
Stage IV Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer with Metastasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C18.9 for malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Billable Code
C18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Specific site of the colon must be documented to avoid unspecified code.

Applicable To

  • • Colon cancer NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the primary site and any metastatic sites.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Billable Code
C78.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Liver metastasis

    Important Notes

    • • Sequence first if treatment is directed at the liver metastasis.
    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 colorectal cancer.

    Z51.0

    Encounter for radiotherapy

    Use when the patient is receiving radiotherapy for liver metastasis.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    ICD-10 codes for metastatic colorectal cancer include C18.x for the primary site and C78.x for metastatic sites, such as C78.7 for liver metastasis.

    How do you code colorectal cancer with liver metastasis?

    Code the primary site of colorectal cancer (e.g., C18.3 for ascending colon) and the metastatic site (C78.7 for liver metastasis).

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