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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neck Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Neck Cancer

C76.0
C79.89

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Lymph Node Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neck Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neck Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C76.0 for malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

Billable Code
C76.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Primary site remains unidentified after comprehensive diagnostic workup.

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic cervical lymph nodes with unknown primary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all diagnostic tests are documented to support the use of C76.0.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

Billable Code
C79.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Documented metastasis from a known primary site

Applicable To

  • • Metastasis to neck from known primary sites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to primary site is clear in documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R22.1

Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

Use for documenting palpable neck masses without confirmed pathology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neck cancer?

The ICD-10 code for neck cancer with an unknown primary site is C76.0. This code is used when the primary site cannot be identified after thorough diagnostic evaluation.

How do you code metastatic neck cancer?

Metastatic neck cancer is coded as C79.89 when the primary site is known. If the primary site is unknown, use C76.0 after confirming with diagnostic tests.

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