Find comprehensive information on Glioblastoma diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes (C71.0, C71.9), clinical documentation requirements, treatment options, and prognosis. This resource provides healthcare professionals with key insights into Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), brain cancer staging, tumor grading, and the latest research advancements for improved patient care and accurate medical coding. Learn about relevant healthcare terminology related to Glioblastoma, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, biopsy procedures, and pathology reports.
Also known as
Malignant neoplasm of brain
Cancers originating in brain tissue, including glioblastoma.
Malignant neoplasms of meninges
Covers cancers affecting membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Factors influencing health status
Includes codes for follow-up exams related to glioblastoma treatment.
Other disorders of brain
May be used to capture specific complications related to glioblastoma.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the diagnosis Glioblastoma?
Yes
Is it NOS?
No
Do NOT code as Glioblastoma. Review diagnosis.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Aggressive brain cancer. |
Diffuse astrocytoma |
Oligodendroglioma |
Miscoding glioblastoma subtypes (e.g., giant cell, gliosarcoma) impacts reimbursement and data accuracy. Crucial for CDI review.
Incorrect coding of grade (IV) or laterality (e.g., overlapping lesion) can lead to claim denials. Requires careful documentation.
Inaccurate coding for surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy impacts quality metrics and payment. CDI must query for specifics.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Symptoms include persistent headaches, new-onset seizures, cognitive decline, focal neurological deficits (e.g., hemiparesis, aphasia), and personality changes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain with contrast reveals a heterogeneously enhancing lesion with central necrosis, surrounding edema, and evidence of infiltration into adjacent brain parenchyma. The presumptive diagnosis of glioblastoma, WHO grade IV, is supported by the clinical presentation and radiographic findings. Differential diagnoses include anaplastic astrocytoma, brain metastasis, and cerebral abscess. A neurosurgical consultation has been obtained for tissue biopsy and potential resection. Molecular testing, including IDH mutation status and MGMT promoter methylation analysis, will be performed on the obtained tissue sample to further characterize the tumor and guide treatment decisions. Treatment plan includes discussion of maximal safe resection followed by concurrent chemoradiation with temozolomide, according to established guidelines. Patient and family have been counseled regarding prognosis, treatment options, and potential side effects. Referral to oncology, radiation oncology, and palliative care services will be made. Follow-up MRI will be scheduled to assess treatment response. ICD-10 code C71.9, Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified, is provisionally assigned pending histopathological confirmation.