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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Bone

ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Bone

C79.51

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bone Metastases
Metastatic Bone Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Bone

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Bone

Use ICD-10 code C79.51 for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed bone metastasis via imaging or biopsy
documentation:
  • • Primary cancer site documented

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic bone cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the primary cancer site and confirms metastasis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the patient is receiving chemotherapy for bone metastases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone?

The ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone is C79.51, used for confirmed metastasis to the bone from a primary cancer.

How do you code bone metastases when the primary cancer is unknown?

Use C79.51 for bone metastases and C80.1 for unknown primary cancer.

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