ICD Code R22.2

ICD code R22.2 is localized swelling, mass, and lump of the trunk.

1. Presence of a localized swelling, mass, or lump specifically on the trunk (chest, back, abdomen, or pelvic region)

2. Swelling, mass, or lump is not generalized but confined to a specific area of the trunk

3. No clear evidence of infection, abscess, or inflammatory process as the primary cause

4. No identification of a neoplastic (benign or malignant tumor) origin at the time of diagnosis

5. Swelling, mass, or lump is not due to trauma, injury, or recent surgical intervention

6. Physical examination confirms the finding and other causes have been ruled out through appropriate diagnostic workup

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R22.2 include:

- 10021: Fine needle aspiration; without imaging guidance

- 10022: Fine needle aspiration; with imaging guidance

- 11100: Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue and/or mucous membrane (single lesion)

- 11101: Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue and/or mucous membrane (each separate/additional lesion)

- 11400–11406: Excision of benign lesion including margins, trunk, arms or legs

- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of chest wall or trunk, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

- 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of chest wall or trunk, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (less than 5 cm)

- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (5 cm or greater)

- 76882: Ultrasound, limited, nonvascular, extremity

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation and management of R22.2. Proper code selection should be based on clinical documentation and procedure performed.

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