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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cyst

N28.1
Q61.1
D41.0

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

Also Known as:
Kidney Cyst
Simple Renal Cyst
Acquired Renal Cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Renal Cyst

Use ICD-10 code N28.1 for cyst of kidney, acquired, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cyst of kidney, acquired

Billable Code
N28.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms simple cyst characteristics without congenital indicators.
documentation:
  • • Provider notes specify 'acquired' renal cyst.

Applicable To

  • • Simple renal cyst
  • • Acquired renal cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acquired' to avoid defaulting to congenital codes.

Congenital solitary cyst of kidney

Non-Billable
Q61.1
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Congenital renal cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital origin is documented to avoid misclassification.

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of kidney

Non-Billable
D41.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Multilocular cystic renal neoplasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pathology report supports neoplastic classification.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an acquired renal cyst?

The ICD-10 code for an acquired renal cyst is N28.1. This code is used when the cyst is confirmed as acquired through imaging or clinical documentation.

How do you code a congenital renal cyst?

A congenital renal cyst is coded as Q61.1 in ICD-10. This code is used when the cyst is documented as congenital or present since birth.

When should D41.0 be used for renal cysts?

D41.0 is used for renal cysts when pathology reports indicate neoplastic potential, such as in Bosniak III/IV cysts.

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