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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cell Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cell Cancer

C64.1
C64.2
C64.9

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

Also Known as:
Kidney Cancer
Renal Cell Carcinoma
RCC
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cell Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cell Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C64.1 for malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma in the right kidney

Applicable To

  • • Right kidney cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the tumor is located in the left kidney and confirmed as renal cell carcinoma.

Applicable To

  • • Left kidney cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the laterality of the kidney tumor is not specified or cannot be determined.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified kidney cancer

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if laterality is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.528

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney

Use to indicate a history of renal cell carcinoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for renal cell cancer?

The ICD-10 codes for renal cell cancer are C64.1 for the right kidney, C64.2 for the left kidney, and C64.9 for unspecified kidney.

How do you code bilateral renal cell carcinoma?

Code each kidney separately: C64.1 for right and C64.2 for left, ensuring histology is documented for each.

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