Find comprehensive information on Renal Cell Carcinoma diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes (C64), clinical documentation requirements, staging (TNM), and pathology reports. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis for kidney cancer. This resource provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and patients seeking information on Renal Cell Carcinoma management.
Also known as
Malignant neoplasm of kidney
Cancers specifically affecting the kidney.
Secondary malignant neoplasm of kidney
Cancer that has spread to the kidney from another site.
Malignant neoplasm without specification of site
Unspecified or unknown primary cancer location, potentially including kidney.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the renal cell carcinoma confirmed?
No
Do not code as renal cell carcinoma. Code the presenting symptoms or suspected diagnosis.
Yes
Lateralization specified?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Renal Cell Carcinoma |
Renal Oncocytoma |
Renal Angiomyolipoma |
Missing or incorrect laterality (right, left, unspecified) for renal cell carcinoma impacts reimbursement and data accuracy. ICD-10-CM coding guidelines require specific laterality codes.
Lack of specific histology documentation can lead to inaccurate coding and affect cancer staging. CDI specialists should query physicians for detailed histology information for accurate ICD-10-CM code assignment.
Incomplete staging documentation (TNM) can impact treatment planning and appropriate code assignment. CDI and coding audits should focus on complete staging for proper ICD-10-CM and potentially SNOMED CT coding.
Patient presents with complaints suggestive of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), including [list presenting symptoms, e.g., hematuria, flank pain, palpable abdominal mass, weight loss, fatigue]. Differential diagnosis includes renal cyst, renal adenoma, urothelial carcinoma, and other retroperitoneal masses. Physical examination revealed [document relevant findings, e.g., palpable renal mass, costovertebral angle tenderness]. Imaging studies, including [specify imaging modality, e.g., CT abdomen pelvis with and without contrast, MRI abdomen, renal ultrasound], demonstrate a [description of lesion characteristics, e.g., heterogeneously enhancing renal mass measuring X cm located in the upper pole of the right kidney, evidence of renal vein thrombosis]. Laboratory results show [include relevant labs, e.g., elevated creatinine, anemia, hypercalcemia]. Biopsy is planned to confirm the diagnosis and determine the histologic subtype of renal cell carcinoma (clear cell, papillary, chromophobe, collecting duct, medullary). Based on clinical presentation, imaging findings, and laboratory data, the presumptive diagnosis is renal cell carcinoma. Staging workup will be performed including chest imaging to assess for pulmonary metastasis and bone scan to evaluate for bone involvement. Treatment options, including partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and active surveillance, will be discussed with the patient following histopathologic confirmation and staging. Patient education regarding renal cancer prognosis, treatment side effects, and follow-up care will be provided. Referral to oncology and urology has been made. ICD-10 code C64.9 (malignant neoplasm of kidney, unspecified) is used preoperatively, and the final code will be determined after pathology review and staging. CPT codes for diagnostic imaging, biopsy, and consultations will be documented accordingly.