Find comprehensive information on meningioma diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 codes C70.0-C70.9), healthcare guidelines, and treatment options. Learn about meningioma symptoms, radiological findings, WHO grading, and differential diagnoses for accurate medical record keeping and appropriate billing. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on managing and documenting meningiomas within electronic health records (EHR) and optimizing clinical workflows.
Also known as
Benign neoplasm of meninges
Meningiomas, typically benign brain or spinal cord tumors.
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges
Meninges tumors with uncertain potential for malignancy.
Malignant neoplasm of meninges
Cancerous tumors originating in the meninges.
Malignant neoplasms of brain
May include aggressive meningiomas invading brain tissue.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the meningioma malignant?
Yes
Is it anaplastic?
No
Is there brain invasion?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Meningioma: Tumor of meninges |
| Schwannoma: Nerve sheath tumor |
| Glioma: Brain tumor from glial cells |
Using non-specific ICD-10 codes (e.g., C71, D32) instead of specific histology and location codes for meningioma (e.g., C70.0-C70.9).
Missing or unclear documentation of histology (e.g., benign, atypical, anaplastic) impacting correct coding and reimbursement.
Inconsistent or missing documentation of laterality (right, left, bilateral) for meningioma, leading to coding errors and claim denials.
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of meningioma, including headaches, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. Differential diagnosis includes other intracranial masses such as glioma, schwannoma, and brain metastasis. MRI brain with and without contrast revealed a well-circumscribed extra-axial dural-based mass consistent with meningioma. The location of the meningioma is documented, specifying whether it is convexity, parasagittal, sphenoid wing, olfactory groove, or other location. Tumor size is measured in centimeters on imaging. The WHO grade is pending histopathological analysis following surgical resection. The patient's Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) is documented. Treatment options discussed include observation, surgical resection, radiosurgery such as Gamma Knife or CyberKnife, and radiation therapy. Risks and benefits of each treatment modality were explained to the patient. Decision regarding management will be made after further discussion with the patient and family, and upon review of pathology results if surgery is performed. ICD-10 code C70.9, D32.1, and relevant CPT codes for procedures performed will be used for billing and coding. Follow-up imaging and clinical evaluation are scheduled to monitor tumor progression or recurrence.