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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Colon Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Colon Tumor

C18.2
C18.9

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

Also Known as:
Colonic Neoplasm
Colon Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Colon Tumor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colon Tumor

Use ICD-10 code C18.2 for malignant neoplasm of ascending colon, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon

Billable Code
C18.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation must specify the tumor's location as 'ascending colon'.

Applicable To

  • • Cancer of the ascending colon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the specific location within the colon is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Billable Code
C18.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cancer of the colon, NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if the specific location is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Use for screening colonoscopies, especially when polyps are found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I code a colon tumor found during a screening colonoscopy?

Use Z12.11 for the screening encounter, followed by the specific code for any findings, such as K63.5 for polyps.

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the ascending colon?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant neoplasm of the ascending colon is C18.2.

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