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ICD-10 Coding for Uterine Myoma(D25.0, D25.1, D25.2)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for uterine myoma, including specific codes for submucous, intramural, and subserosal fibroids, and documentation requirements.

Also known as:
Uterine FibroidsLeiomyoma
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Uterine Myoma

C00-D49Primary Range

Neoplasms

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
D25.0Submucous leiomyoma of uterus
D25.1Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
D25.2Subserosal leiomyoma of uterus
D25.9Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Submucous leiomyoma of uterus
D25.0Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Endometriosis of uterusN80.0
Ovarian cystN83.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Uterine Myoma.

Not documenting fibroid weight and number in surgical notes

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate surgical records, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement

Mitigation

Use standardized templates for surgical documentation, Verify documentation completeness before coding

Using unspecified code D25.9 when fibroid location is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding specificity requirements., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of medical records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies fibroid location to use specific codes like D25.0, D25.1, or D25.2.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used when specific details are available.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes specific fibroid details to use precise codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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