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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Prostate Cancer Metastatic to Bone

ICD-10 Coding for Prostate Cancer Metastatic to Bone

C61
C79.51

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for prostate cancer metastatic to bone includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Metastatic Prostate Cancer to Bone
Prostate Cancer with Bone Metastases
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Prostate Cancer Metastatic to Bone

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Prostate Cancer Metastatic to Bone

Use ICD-10 code C61 for malignant neoplasm of prostate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of prostate

Billable Code
C61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Active treatment with hormone therapy or chemotherapy
  • • Elevated PSA levels
  • • Prostate biopsy confirming malignancy
  • • Imaging studies showing prostate tumor

Applicable To

  • • Prostate adenocarcinoma
  • • Prostate cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies active treatment status.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of bone lesions
  • • Biopsy confirming metastatic origin

Applicable To

  • • Bone metastases from prostate cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links bone metastases to prostate cancer.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.811

Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors

Use when patient is on hormonal therapy for prostate cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for prostate cancer metastatic to bone?

The ICD-10 code for prostate cancer metastatic to bone is C61 for the primary prostate cancer and C79.51 for the secondary bone metastasis.

How do you document prostate cancer with bone metastases?

Document the primary site as prostate cancer (C61) and specify bone metastases (C79.51) with imaging and treatment details.

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