KaylaRieken
True Blue
What code should I be using for a renal mass? The coders that taught me and have retired were using N28.9. Not sure if that is right.
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Wiki ICD 10 Code
- Thread starter KaylaRieken
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I would agree with a slight change. I would use N28.89.
KaylaRieken
True Blue
What about if they say renal tumor? When would it be correct to use the neoplasm unspecified code?
Yes, you would code as a neoplasm (malignant or benign). Keep in mind...
neoplasm of the kidney (except the renal pelvis) is in any other part of the kidney, except the area where the ureter meets the kidney. Nearly all kidney cancers are renal cell carcinomas and appear first in the tiny tubules of the kidneys.
mitchellde
True Blue
If documented as a renal tumor it would be coded as neoplasm unspecified. per the ICD-10 book
D49 - Neoplasms of unspecified behavior
Includes
•'growth' NOS
•neoplasm NOS
•new growth NOS
•tumor NOS
Also the index under key word tumor states to see also neoplasm unspecified by site.
D49 - Neoplasms of unspecified behavior
Includes
•'growth' NOS
•neoplasm NOS
•new growth NOS
•tumor NOS
Also the index under key word tumor states to see also neoplasm unspecified by site.