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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Soft Tissue Mass

ICD-10 Coding for Soft Tissue Mass

R22.0
D17.21

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

Also Known as:
Localized Swelling
Lump
Subcutaneous Mass
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Soft Tissue Mass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Soft Tissue Mass

Use ICD-10 code R22.0 for localized swelling, mass and lump, head, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

Billable Code
R22.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Mass is superficial and no deeper tissue involvement.

Applicable To

  • • Superficial mass of head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mass is superficial before using R22 codes.

Benign lipoma of right lower limb

Billable Code
D17.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming lipoma
  • • Imaging showing homogeneous fat-signal intensity

Applicable To

  • • Lipoma confirmed by biopsy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirmation before using D17 codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.81

Nontraumatic hematoma of soft tissue

Use if swelling is due to hematoma without trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a soft tissue mass?

The ICD-10 code for a superficial soft tissue mass is R22.0-R22.9, depending on the location. For confirmed neoplasms, use D17 for benign or C49 for malignant masses.

How do you code a soft tissue mass before biopsy?

Use R22 codes for superficial masses when no biopsy results are available. If the mass is deep, consider using a more specific code based on clinical findings.

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