Find comprehensive information on Liver Hemangioma diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes (I78.1), clinical documentation best practices, and healthcare guidance. Learn about hepatic hemangioma imaging, symptoms, treatment options, and differential diagnoses. This resource provides essential knowledge for medical professionals involved in coding, documenting, and managing liver hemangiomas. Explore reliable information on cavernous hemangioma of the liver and understand the implications for patient care.
Also known as
Hemangioma of liver
Benign tumor of blood vessels in the liver.
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Inherited disorder causing abnormal blood vessel formation, sometimes affecting the liver.
Congenital hepatic vascular anomalies
Birth defects affecting liver blood vessels, including hemangiomas.
Other specified diseases of liver
Can be used for unusual liver hemangiomas not classified elsewhere.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the liver hemangioma cavernous?
Yes
Code I78.01 Cavernous hemangioma of liver
No
Is it a giant hemangioma?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Benign liver tumor made of blood vessels. |
Cancerous liver tumor from hepatocytes. |
Metastatic cancer spread to the liver. |
Coding for liver hemangioma requires specifying size. Unspecified size leads to inaccurate coding and potential underpayment.
Proper coding distinguishes solitary vs. multiple hemangiomas. Incorrect coding impacts data integrity and reimbursement.
Documenting whether the hemangioma is symptomatic impacts code selection and reflects clinical picture for accurate reimbursement.
Patient presents with an incidentally discovered liver hemangioma, likely during imaging surveillance for (state reason for imaging, e.g., abdominal pain, routine screening). The patient denies any symptoms specifically attributable to the hemangioma, such as right upper quadrant pain, abdominal fullness, or nausea. Physical examination reveals no hepatomegaly or palpable abdominal masses. Liver function tests, including AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin, are within normal limits. Imaging studies (specify modality, e.g., ultrasound, CT scan, MRI) demonstrate a (describe characteristics, e.g., well-defined, hyperechoic, non-contrast enhancing) lesion consistent with a hepatic hemangioma, measuring (size) cm in the (segment) of the liver. Differential diagnosis includes hepatic adenoma, focal nodular hyperplasia, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Given the typical imaging characteristics and asymptomatic presentation, the diagnosis of liver hemangioma is favored. Management plan consists of conservative observation with repeat imaging in (timeframe, e.g., 6-12 months) to assess for any changes in size or characteristics. Patient education provided regarding the benign nature of hepatic hemangiomas and the low risk of complications. ICD-10 code D18.0 (Benign neoplasm of liver) is applicable. The patient understands the plan and agrees to follow-up.