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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

C73
C77.0

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

Also Known as:
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
PTC
papillary carcinoma the thyroid
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C73 for malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

Billable Code
C73
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed malignancy via pathology

Applicable To

  • • Papillary thyroid carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histologic subtype is documented for accurate coding.

Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck

Billable Code
C77.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic carcinoma to cervical lymph nodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lymph node involvement is documented in the pathology report.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C77.0

Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck

Use when there is confirmed lymph node metastasis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for papillary thyroid carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for papillary thyroid carcinoma is C73, which covers malignant neoplasm of the thyroid gland.

How is lymph node involvement coded in thyroid cancer?

Lymph node involvement in thyroid cancer is coded with C77.0, indicating secondary malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes.

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