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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Carcinoma

C56.1
C56.2
C56.3

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

Also Known as:
Ovarian Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Ovary
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C56.1 for malignant neoplasm of right ovary, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of right ovary

Billable Code
C56.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in right ovary via imaging and pathology.

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant neoplasm of right ovary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of left ovary

Billable Code
C56.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in left ovary via imaging and pathology.

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant neoplasm of left ovary

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries

Billable Code
C56.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in both ovaries via imaging and pathology.

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant neoplasm of both ovaries

Important Notes

  • • Use this code for bilateral primary ovarian cancer as of October 2021.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary

Billable Code
C56.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General imaging or pathology report indicating ovarian malignancy without specified laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant neoplasm of ovary, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if laterality can be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.43

Personal history of ovarian cancer

Use for patients with a history of ovarian cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral ovarian carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral ovarian carcinoma is C56.3, which should be used for primary malignant neoplasm involving both ovaries.

How do you code metastatic ovarian cancer?

Metastatic ovarian cancer is coded using C79.6x, with the specific code depending on laterality, indicating secondary malignancy.

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