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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteosarcoma

ICD-10 Coding for Osteosarcoma

C40.2
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Bone cancer
Osteogenic sarcoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteosarcoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteosarcoma

Use ICD-10 code C40.2 for malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb

Non-Billable
C40.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of osteoid-producing malignant cells
documentation:
  • • Detailed imaging and histological findings

Applicable To

  • • Osteosarcoma of femur
  • • Osteosarcoma of tibia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact site and type of osteosarcoma.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic osteosarcoma to bone

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with primary site codes.
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 osteosarcoma.

Z85.3

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when documenting history of osteosarcoma post-treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for osteosarcoma?

The ICD-10 code for osteosarcoma of the long bones of the lower limb is C40.2. For metastatic osteosarcoma to bone, use C79.51.

How do you code metastatic osteosarcoma?

Metastatic osteosarcoma is coded with C79.51 for bone metastasis, and should be sequenced with the primary site code if applicable.

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