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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Head Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Head Mass

C25.0
D13.6

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

Also Known as:
Pancreatic Head Tumor
Pancreatic Head Lesion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Head Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Head Mass

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

clinical:
  • • Confirmed adenocarcinoma in pancreatic head
documentation:
  • • Mass specified as arising from the head of the pancreas

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma of pancreatic head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure tumor origin is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Benign neoplasm of pancreas

Billable Code
D13.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:

      Applicable To

      • • Benign cystic tumor of pancreatic head

      Important Notes

      • • Document benign nature clearly to avoid misclassification.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      R17

      Jaundice

      Use when jaundice is present due to pancreatic head mass.

      K85.9

      Acute pancreatitis, unspecified

      Use if mass causes duct obstruction leading to pancreatitis.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for a malignant pancreatic head mass?

      The ICD-10 code for a malignant neoplasm of the pancreatic head is C25.0, used when the tumor is confirmed to originate in the head of the pancreas.

      How is a benign pancreatic head mass coded?

      A benign pancreatic head mass is coded as D13.6, applicable when the tumor is confirmed to be benign and located in the pancreatic head.

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