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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Tumor

C56.1
C56.2
C56.3

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

Also Known as:
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ovarian Tumor

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

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 right ovarian mass with malignant features

Applicable To

  • • Primary ovarian cancer, right side

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented in the medical record.

Malignant neoplasm of left ovary

Billable Code
C56.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when malignancy is confirmed in the left ovary.

Applicable To

  • • Primary ovarian cancer, left side

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented in the medical record.

Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries

Billable Code
C56.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when malignancy is confirmed in both ovaries.

Applicable To

  • • Primary ovarian cancer, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented in the medical record.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries

Billable Code
C79.63
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when ovarian cancer is secondary to another primary site.

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic ovarian cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary site is documented and coded.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ovarian cancer?

The ICD-10 code for primary ovarian cancer is C56.x, with specific codes for laterality: C56.1 for right ovary, C56.2 for left ovary, and C56.3 for bilateral involvement.

How do you code secondary ovarian cancer?

Secondary ovarian cancer is coded as C79.63, indicating metastasis to the ovaries from another primary site, which must also be documented and coded.

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