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ICD-10 Coding for Brunner's Gland Hyperplasia(D13.2, D21.4, K29.80)

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Learn about Brunner's gland hyperplasia, its ICD-10 coding (D13.2), documentation requirements, and common pitfalls. Ensure accurate diagnosis and coding compliance.

Also known as:
Brunner's gland adenomaDuodenal gland hyperplasia
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Brunner's Gland Hyperplasia

C00-D49Primary Range

Neoplasms

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Benign neoplasm of duodenum
D13.2Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Benign stromal tumors of digestive systemD21.4

Use when histology confirms stromal tumor characteristics.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Brunner's Gland Hyperplasia.

Failing to document histological findings

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect diagnosis and treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials due to lack of supporting documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure biopsy results are included in the medical record., Verify documentation before coding.

Coding a lesion as D13.2 without histological confirmation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data recording.

Mitigation

Use K63.5 (Polyp of intestine) until histology confirms Brunner's gland hyperplasia.

Histology confirmation

Impact

Coding D13.2 without histological confirmation is a high audit risk.

Mitigation

Always require and document biopsy results before coding.

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