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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Telangiectasia

ICD-10 Coding for Telangiectasia

I78.0
I78.1
K55.21

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

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Telangiectasia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Telangiectasia

Use ICD-10 code I78.0 for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

Billable Code
I78.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of ≥3 Curaçao criteria

Applicable To

  • • Osler-Weber-Rendu disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports hereditary nature and systemic involvement.

Non-neoplastic nevus

Billable Code
I78.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Exclusion of hereditary criteria
  • • Site-specific documentation

Applicable To

  • • Localized telangiectasia

Important Notes

  • • Document specific site and absence of systemic involvement.

Angiodysplasia of colon without hemorrhage

Billable Code
K55.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic confirmation of vascular lesions

Applicable To

  • • Colonic telangiectasia without bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopic findings are documented.

Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage

Non-Billable
K55.22
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic visualization of bleeding lesions

Applicable To

  • • Colonic telangiectasia with bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Document bleeding and endoscopic findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z83.89

Family history of other specified conditions

Use when there is a family history of HHT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?

The ICD-10 code for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is I78.0, used when clinical criteria or genetic testing confirms the diagnosis.

How do you code non-hereditary telangiectasia?

Non-hereditary telangiectasia is coded as I78.1, provided there is no systemic involvement or hereditary features.

What documentation is needed for HHT coding?

For HHT coding, document epistaxis frequency, family history, and presence of visceral AVMs to meet Curaçao criteria.

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