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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nasopharyngeal Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Nasopharyngeal Mass

C11.9
D10.6

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

Also Known as:
Nasopharyngeal Tumor
Nasopharyngeal Lesion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nasopharyngeal Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nasopharyngeal Mass

Use ICD-10 code C11.9 for malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified

Billable Code
C11.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms malignancy
documentation:
  • • Detailed histological report available

Applicable To

  • • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed via biopsy before using C11.9.

Benign neoplasm of nasopharynx

Billable Code
D10.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms benign pathology
documentation:
  • • Imaging shows non-invasive characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Nasopharyngeal polyp

Important Notes

  • • Ensure benign nature is confirmed via biopsy before using D10.6.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.89

Other specified symptoms involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Use for symptoms like epistaxis or nasal obstruction.

J39.2

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Use for associated upper airway obstruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a nasopharyngeal mass?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant nasopharyngeal mass is C11.9, while a benign mass is coded as D10.6.

How do you document a nasopharyngeal mass?

Documentation should include the mass's size, location, histological type, and any imaging findings to ensure accurate coding.

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