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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopathy

R59.0
C77.2

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

Also Known as:
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Enlargement
Retroperitoneal Adenopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopathy

Use ICD-10 code R59.0 for localized enlarged lymph nodes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lymph nodes are enlarged in the retroperitoneal area only.
documentation:
  • • Imaging or biopsy confirms the location and nature of lymphadenopathy.

Applicable To

  • • Retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the retroperitoneal location to avoid incorrect coding as generalized lymphadenopathy.

Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneal lymph nodes

Billable Code
C77.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Histopathological confirmation of malignancy
  • • Imaging studies showing metastatic spread

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic carcinoma to retroperitoneal lymph nodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the primary cancer site is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C77.2

Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneal lymph nodes

Use when biopsy confirms malignancy in retroperitoneal lymph nodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy?

The ICD-10 code for localized retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy is R59.0. It is used when lymph node enlargement is confined to the retroperitoneal area.

How do you code metastatic retroperitoneal lymph nodes?

Use ICD-10 code C77.2 for secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneal lymph nodes, ensuring the primary cancer site is also coded.

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