Learn about tubular adenoma of colon diagnosis, including clinical documentation, ICD-10 codes (D12.6), SNOMED CT concepts, and histology. Find information on colon polyps, adenoma pathology, precancerous colon lesions, lower GI endoscopy procedures, and colorectal cancer screening guidelines for healthcare professionals. Understand the importance of accurate medical coding and documentation for tubular adenoma, including sessile and pedunculated types. This resource provides essential information for physicians, nurses, coders, and other healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and management of tubular adenomas.
Also known as
Benign neoplasm of colon
Benign (non-cancerous) growths in the colon.
Polyp of colon
Abnormal tissue growths projecting from the colon lining.
Personal history of colonic polyps
Indicates a past diagnosis of polyps in the colon.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the tubular adenoma of the colon with high-grade dysplasia?
Yes
Is it with in situ carcinoma?
No
Is it with low-grade dysplasia?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Benign colon polyp, glandular tissue |
Tubular adenoma, colon polyp |
Villous adenoma, colon polyp |
Miscoding tubular adenoma (benign) as adenocarcinoma (malignant) due to similar terminology, impacting reimbursement and patient care.
Inaccurate coding of adenoma size and location (e.g., sessile, pedunculated) affecting staging and surveillance recommendations.
Lack of clear histology documentation (e.g., high-grade dysplasia) leading to coding errors and incorrect clinical management.
The patient presents with (symptoms such as rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits, abdominal pain, or incidental finding during screening colonoscopy). Colonoscopic examination reveals a (sessile or pedunculated) polyp located in the (location: e.g., sigmoid colon, rectum, ascending colon) measuring (size in millimeters). The polyp appears (description: e.g., erythematous, smooth, villous). Polypectomy (or biopsy, if applicable) performed. Pathological examination confirms the diagnosis of tubular adenoma. Microscopic examination demonstrates low-grade dysplasia (or high-grade dysplasia if applicable). Margins are (positive, negative, or close). Assessment includes tubular adenoma of the colon, (size), (location). Plan includes surveillance colonoscopy in (timeframe based on size, number, and histology of polyps) as per established guidelines. Differential diagnoses considered included hyperplastic polyp, sessile serrated adenoma, and adenocarcinoma. ICD-10 code D12.6 (Benign neoplasm of colon) is appropriate, along with relevant CPT codes for the colonoscopy and polypectomy (e.g., 45385, 45384, 45380 depending on the procedure performed). Patient education provided regarding colon cancer screening guidelines, importance of follow-up, and lifestyle modifications for colorectal health. Risks and benefits of surveillance colonoscopy discussed. Patient verbalized understanding.