ICD-10 Coding for Uterine Fibroid(D25.0, D25.0B, D25.0S)

Explore the ICD-10 coding for uterine fibroids, including submucous, intramural, and subserosal types. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
LeiomyomaMyomaFibromyoma
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Uterine Fibroid

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
D25.0Submucous leiomyoma of uterus
D25.1Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
D25.2Subserosal leiomyoma of uterus
D25.9Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutUterine Fibroid

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Adenomyosis of uterusN85.0
Endometriosis of uterusN80.0
Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecifiedC55

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Uterine Fibroid.

Failing to document fibroid location.

Impact

Clinical: Impacts treatment planning and outcomes., Regulatory: Increases risk of non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Standardize documentation templates to include location.

Using D25.9 without specifying fibroid location.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Increases risk of audit and compliance issues., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Query provider for specific fibroid location.

Unspecified fibroid coding

Impact

High audit risk if fibroid location is not documented.

Mitigation

Implement mandatory queries for unspecified fibroid locations.

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