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ICD-10-CM Code for Benign neoplasm of tonsil D10.4

ICD-10 code D10.4 for Benign neoplasm of tonsil is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Official Long Descriptor

Benign neoplasm of tonsil
Benign neoplasm of tonsil (faucial) (palatine)
Excludes1: benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil (D10.1)
benign neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (D10.6)
benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (D10.5)
benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars (D10.5)

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level 2 or 3? exam and hx done but not included here
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Prolotherapy Billing
Does anyone do Prolotherapy? If so, how are you billing since it is experimental? I am in an orthopedic clinic and we currently do PRP's, but am curious about Prolotherapy with D10 or D15 drug. Pro... [ Read More ]
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D22.xx VS Q82.5
Use D22 series Look at synonyms here [URL="https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codes/C00-D49/D10-D36/D22-/D22.9"]https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codes/C00-D49/D10-D36/D22-/D22.9[/URL]... [ Read More ]
Schwannoma
You can use a benign excision code. You can also code with D49.2 to show medical necessity. (Be sure your carrier recognizes D49.2 vs. only D48.5 and vice versa). For most benign skin lesion removal... [ Read More ]
New Member
Hi Demetra, I am so happy for your success with the CPC exam. You will love the Marietta Chapter. They are a great group of professionals. It's a large group, so don't be intimidated. I can't be... [ Read More ]
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