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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Radiation Therapy

ICD-10 Coding for Radiation Therapy

Z51.0

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

Also Known as:
Radiotherapy
RT
Radiation Oncology
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Radiation Therapy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Radiation Therapy

Use ICD-10 code Z51.0 for encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy

Billable Code
Z51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a treatment plan specifying radiation therapy
coding:
  • • Correct sequencing with malignancy codes

Applicable To

  • • Radiotherapy session
  • • Radiation treatment planning

Important Notes

  • • Ensure Z51.0 is sequenced after the malignancy code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

77014

CT guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields

Use for CT simulation during radiation therapy planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for radiation therapy?

The ICD-10 code for radiation therapy is Z51.0, used for encounters specifically for antineoplastic radiation therapy.

How should Z51.0 be sequenced with cancer codes?

Z51.0 should be sequenced after the primary malignancy code to indicate the encounter is for radiation therapy.

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