2025 ICD-10-CM code C46.3
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49) 2 Neoplasms Feed
Kaposi's sarcoma of the lymph nodes.
Medical necessity for treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma of the lymph nodes is established by the confirmed diagnosis and the potential for complications such as pain, ulceration, and spread to other organs.The patient's overall health and immune status will also factor into the determination of medical necessity.
Diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma of the lymph nodes involves a patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests such as fine needle aspiration of enlarged lymph nodes. Treatment may include surgical excision, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cryotherapy, immunotherapy, and HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) in AIDS patients.
- 2 Neoplasms
- Malignant neoplasms, stated or presumed to be primary (of specified sites), and certain specified histologies, except neuroendocrine, and of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C00-C75)Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49)
In simple words: Kaposi's sarcoma of the lymph nodes is a type of cancer that causes abnormal growths in the lymph nodes. It's more common in people with weakened immune systems, especially those with HIV.
Kaposi's sarcoma of the lymph nodes is a malignant neoplasm characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into lesions within the lymph nodes.It is often associated with immunodeficiency, particularly HIV infection.
Example 1: A patient with HIV presents with enlarged, painless lymph nodes in the neck.A biopsy reveals Kaposi's sarcoma., An individual undergoing immunosuppressive therapy following an organ transplant develops swollen lymph nodes.Fine needle aspiration confirms Kaposi's sarcoma., A patient with a history of Kaposi's sarcoma of the skin presents with systemic symptoms, including fever and weight loss.Further investigation reveals involvement of the lymph nodes.
Documentation should include the patient's HIV status or other immunodeficiency, the location and size of the affected lymph nodes, confirmation of the diagnosis through biopsy or fine needle aspiration, and any associated symptoms or complications.
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