tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 12

Reader Question: Is D12.4 Appropriate for A Descending Colon Polyp?

Question: Could you please advise the most appropriate code for a diagnosis for descending, colon polyp-a prominent lymphoid aggregate with hyperplastic features. Maine Subscriber Answer: The ICD-10-CM code for a diagnosis of descending colon polyp will be D12.4 (Benign neoplasm of descending colon). However, if pathology report for polyp comes as lymphoid aggregate with hyperplastic features, we will mention only code K63.89 (Other specified diseases of intestine), as there is no definite code for this condition.   ...

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