ICD Code C25-

ICD code C25- is malignant neoplasm (cancer) of the pancreas.

1. Presence of a mass or lesion identified within the pancreas on imaging studies (CT, MRI, or ultrasound)

2. Symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, jaundice, or abdominal pain

3. Evidence of obstructive jaundice without another identifiable cause

4. Laboratory findings indicating elevated bilirubin or liver enzymes suggestive of biliary obstruction

5. Histopathological confirmation of a malignant neoplasm originating in the pancreas

6. Absence of primary malignancy in other organs that could metastasize to the pancreas

7. Clinical presentation consistent with pancreatic tumor, such as new-onset diabetes or steatorrhea in the absence of other causes

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code C25- include:

- 48150 (Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with or without splenectomy; Whipple procedure)

- 48152 (Pancreatectomy, distal subtotal with or without splenectomy)

- 48153 (Pancreatectomy, total)

- 48154 (Pancreatectomy, total with islet autotransplantation)

- 48140 (Pancreatectomy, partial)

- 48554 (Resection of tumor, cyst, or lesion of pancreas)

- 43260 (Endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or jejunum)

- 47562 (Laparoscopic cholecystectomy)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

- 96413 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug)

- 77427 (Radiation treatment management, 5 treatments)

- 77012 (CT guidance for needle placement)

- 76942 (Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of conditions coded as C25-.

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