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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pituitary Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Pituitary Tumor

D35.2
C75.1
E23.6

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

Also Known as:
Pituitary Adenoma
Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumor
Pituitary Carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pituitary Tumor

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

Use ICD-10 code D35.2 for benign neoplasm of pituitary gland, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

Billable Code
D35.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI and histology confirm benign characteristics.

Applicable To

  • • Pituitary adenoma
  • • Non-functional pituitary tumor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histology confirms benign nature before coding.

Malignant neoplasm of pituitary gland

Billable Code
C75.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histology confirms malignancy
  • • Ki-67 index ≥3%

Applicable To

  • • Pituitary carcinoma
  • • Pituitary neuroendocrine tumor (PitNET)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed by histology.

Other disorders of pituitary gland

Billable Code
E23.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Hormonal imbalance confirmed by lab tests
  • • No mass found on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Hormonal dysfunction without mass

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no mass is present before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R94.8

Abnormal results of endocrine function studies

Use for abnormal lab results related to pituitary function.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a benign pituitary tumor?

The ICD-10 code for a benign pituitary tumor is D35.2, used when histology confirms a benign nature.

How do you code a malignant pituitary tumor?

A malignant pituitary tumor is coded as C75.1, confirmed by histology indicating malignancy.

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