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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neck Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Neck Mass

R22.1
C76.0

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

Also Known as:
Cervical Mass
Neck Lump
Cervical Swelling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neck Mass

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

Use ICD-10 code R22.1 for localized swelling, mass and lump, neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

Billable Code
R22.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a palpable mass in the neck
documentation:
  • • Document size, consistency, and duration of the mass

Applicable To

  • • Localized neck mass
  • • Neck lump

Important Notes

  • • R22.1 should not be used as a primary diagnosis if an underlying condition is identified.

Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

Billable Code
C76.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy
  • • Imaging showing no primary site

Applicable To

  • • Malignant neoplasm of neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J39.2

Cervical lymphadenitis

Use when the neck mass is due to lymphadenitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neck mass?

The ICD-10 code for a localized neck mass is R22.1. It is used when a patient presents with a swelling or lump in the neck without a known underlying cause.

How do you code a malignant neck mass?

For a malignant neck mass with an unknown primary site, use ICD-10 code C76.0. Ensure malignancy is confirmed through biopsy or imaging.

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