2025 ICD-10-CM code D26.0
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Benign neoplasm of the cervix uteri, not otherwise specified.
Medical necessity for treatment is determined by the patient's symptoms, the size and type of the neoplasm, and the potential risk of complications.Treatment may be necessary to alleviate symptoms like bleeding or pain or to prevent the neoplasm from growing or changing.
Providers diagnose the disease based on history, symptoms, and gynecological examination. Diagnostic studies include cervical biopsy. Imaging tests such as transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) help diagnose the tumor. Treatment depends on the type of benign neoplasm, but surgical management may be required and includes excision and ablation (destruction) by a variety of methods including heat, cold, and laser.
In simple words: This code represents a non-cancerous growth or tumor on the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. It's used when the specific type of benign tumor isn't covered by a more precise code.
Other benign neoplasm of cervix uteri refers to benign (noncancerous) tumors that arise from abnormal multiplication of cells in and around the cervix uteri.The provider documents a type of benign neoplasm of the cervix uteri not represented by another code.
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with intermenstrual bleeding. A pelvic exam reveals a small growth on the cervix. Biopsy confirms a benign neoplasm, but it's a rare type not specifically listed in ICD-10-CM, thus D26.0 is used., During a routine Pap smear, an abnormality is detected on the cervix.Further investigation through colposcopy and biopsy reveals a benign growth consistent with a papilloma. Since papilloma of the cervix has a specific code (D26.2), D26.0 would not be applicable in this instance, and D26.2 would be reported. , A 45-year-old female undergoes a hysterectomy for a benign leiomyoma of the uterus.During the procedure, a small, incidental benign neoplasm is found on her cervix. Pathology identifies it as a type not otherwise specified. Since D26.0 specifies "other" benign neoplasms, it is appropriate to report D26.0 for this finding.
Medical record documentation should include details about the location, size, and morphological characteristics of the neoplasm.The pathology report confirming the benign nature of the neoplasm and ruling out other specific types is essential for accurate coding.Clinical findings, such as abnormal bleeding or discharge, should also be documented.
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