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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Tumor

C38.1
C37
D38.1

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

Also Known as:
Mediastinal Mass
Anterior Mediastinal Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mediastinal Tumor

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

Use ICD-10 code C38.1 for malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum

Billable Code
C38.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms primary anterior mediastinal tumor

Applicable To

  • • Primary malignant tumors of the anterior mediastinum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the tumor is not of thymic origin before using C38.1.

Malignant neoplasm of thymus

Billable Code
C37
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Thymoma
  • • Thymic carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Confirm thymic origin through biopsy and imaging.

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum

Billable Code
D38.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Mediastinal mass with uncertain behavior

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough investigation to rule out malignancy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R91.8

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of lung

Use for abnormal imaging findings that require further investigation.

C78.2

Secondary malignant neoplasm of mediastinum

Use for metastatic involvement of the mediastinum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a malignant mediastinal tumor?

The ICD-10 code for a malignant mediastinal tumor is C38.1 for anterior mediastinum and C37 for thymic origin.

How do you code a benign mediastinal mass?

Use ICD-10 code D15.0 for benign neoplasms of the thymus and D14.1 for benign tracheal neoplasms.

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