ICD Code C22.9

ICD code C22.9 is malignant (cancerous) tumor of the liver, where it is not specified whether the cancer started in the liver (primary) or spread to the liver from another site (secondary).

1. Presence of a malignant tumor identified in the liver through imaging, biopsy, or surgical exploration

2. No clear evidence or documentation indicating whether the liver tumor is a primary hepatic malignancy or a metastatic lesion from another site

3. Absence of clinical, pathological, or radiological findings specifying the origin of the liver neoplasm

4. Symptoms may include right upper quadrant abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, hepatomegaly, or abnormal liver function tests

5. No documentation of a specific histological subtype or classification of the liver malignancy

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code C22.9 include:

- 47370: Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of one or more liver tumor(s); radiofrequency

- 47380: Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of one or more liver tumor(s); cryosurgical

- 47382: Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of one or more liver tumor(s); other than radiofrequency or cryosurgical

- 47120: Hepatectomy, resection of liver; partial lobectomy

- 47122: Hepatectomy, resection of liver; trisegmentectomy

- 47125: Hepatectomy, resection of liver; total left lobectomy

- 47130: Hepatectomy, resection of liver; total right lobectomy

- 47399: Unlisted procedure, liver

- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

- 76940: Ultrasound guidance for, and monitoring of, parenchymal tissue ablation

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code C22.9.

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