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

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cell Carcinoma

C64.1
C64.2
C64.9

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

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

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

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

  • • Right kidney tumor confirmed by imaging and biopsy

Applicable To

  • • Right kidney RCC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging/pathology confirming left-sided tumor
  • • Biopsy results indicating clear cell carcinoma

Applicable To

  • • Left kidney RCC

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis

Billable Code
C64.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging/pathology confirming kidney tumor without specified laterality

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified kidney RCC

Important Notes

  • • Query for laterality to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C78.0

Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung

Use when RCC has metastasized to the lung.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for renal cell carcinoma is C64, with specific codes for laterality: C64.1 for right kidney, C64.2 for left kidney, and C64.9 for unspecified kidney.

How do you code metastatic renal cell carcinoma?

For metastatic renal cell carcinoma, use the primary code (C64.x) for the kidney and additional codes for metastatic sites, such as C78.0 for lung metastasis.

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