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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Tumor

C50.919
C79.51

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

Also Known as:
Neoplasm
Malignancy
Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tumor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tumor

Use ICD-10 code C50.919 for malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

Billable Code
C50.919
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Active treatment for breast cancer
documentation:
  • • Unspecified site of breast cancer

Applicable To

  • • Breast cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and histology when available.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Billable Code
C79.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirming metastasis
  • • Pathology report linking to primary cancer

Applicable To

  • • Bone metastasis

Important Notes

  • • Always document the primary site of cancer when coding 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 the breast cancer.

Z51.5

Encounter for palliative care

Use when the focus is on palliative care for bone metastasis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for breast cancer?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified site of breast cancer is C50.919. For specific sites, use codes like C50.911 for right breast.

How do you code secondary bone metastasis?

Use ICD-10 code C79.51 for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone, ensuring the primary cancer site is also coded.

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