Radiology Coding Alert
Location Is Key for Hemangioma
Question: Our physician documented a diagnosis of cherry hemangioma in a patient who presented with a mass on the back. What ICD-10 code(s) can we submit for this diagnosis?
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Answer: For the diagnosis of a cherry hemangioma, you can look at the ICD-10 codes for hemangioma. According to the location of the hemangioma, you can choose from the following codes:
The best code for the cherry hemangioma of the back is D18.01.
Cherry hemangiomas: These are cherry red papules on the skin due to an abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. Cherry hemangiomas are more common in elderly.
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