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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

C25.0
C25.8

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

Also Known as:
Pancreatic Cancer
Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C25.0 for malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

Billable Code
C25.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms ductal adenocarcinoma in the head of pancreas

Applicable To

  • • Ductal adenocarcinoma of the head of pancreas

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the origin of the tumor in the head of the pancreas.

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreas

Billable Code
C25.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing tumor involvement in multiple pancreatic subsites without clear origin

Applicable To

  • • Tumors involving multiple subsites of the pancreas

Important Notes

  • • Document overlapping sites clearly and ensure no specific origin is identified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K86.81

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

Use when EPI is present alongside pancreatic cancer.

C78.6

Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

Use for metastasis to peritoneum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pancreatic adenocarcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for pancreatic adenocarcinoma varies by location: C25.0 for the head, C25.1 for the body, and C25.8 for overlapping sites.

How do you code pancreatic cancer with metastasis?

Code the primary pancreatic cancer (e.g., C25.0) first, followed by the metastatic site code (e.g., C78.7 for liver metastasis).

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