ICD-10 Codes to Report Colon Polyps

1. ICD-10 Codes to Report Colon Polyps Outsource Strategies International 8596 E. 101st Street, Suite H Tulsa, OK 74133

2. A colon polyp is a clump of cells that form on the lining of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. Though usually harmless, it can develop into colon cancer. Colon polyps can develop in anyone but people who are 50 or older are at a higher risk. Colorectal cancer screening and removal of polyps in the early stages can reduce risk of colorectal cancer. Five common types of polyps are: inflammatory, hyperplastic, adenomatous, villous and serrated. Gastroenterologists and surgical oncologists treating the condition can rely on outsourced billing services to submit error-free claims. ICD-10 Codes for Colon Polyps For correctly assigning the diagnosis code, the documentation should specify the exact location of the polyps and the type of polyps. Benign adenomatous polyp of the colon •D12.0 Benign neoplasm of cecum •D12.1 Benign neoplasm of appendix •D12.2 Benign neoplasm of ascending colon •D12.3 Benign neoplasm of transverse colon •D12.4 Benign neoplasm of descending colon •D12.5 Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon •D12.6 Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified (includes adenomatous polyp of colon and polyposis of colon) •D12.7 Benign neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction •D12.8 Benign neoplasm of the rectum Inflammatory Polyps •K51.40 Inflammatory polyps of colon without complications •K51.411 Inflammatory polyps of colon with rectal bleeding •K51.412 Inflammatory polyps of colon with intestinal obstruction •K51.413 Inflammatory polyps of colon with fistula •K51.414 Inflammatory polyps of colon with abscess •K51.418 Inflammatory polyps of colon with other complication Codes to Report other Polyps: •K63.5 polyp of colon •K62.1 Rectal polyp •Z83.71 Family history of colonic polyps www.outsourcestrategies.com 918-221-7769

3. Malignant Neoplasm(s) •C18 Malignant neoplasm of colon •C19 Malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction •C20 Malignant neoplasm of rectum Symptoms of colon polyps include bleeding from the rectum, constipation or diarrhea that lasts for more than a week, abdominal pain and iron deficiency anemia. Diagnosis methods include computerized tomography (CT) scan, and stool tests. colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, As physicians focus on ensuring high-quality patient care, they can rely on experienced medical billing and coding companies to ensure accurate code assignment and error-free claim submission. www.outsourcestrategies.com 918-221-7769