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Diagnoses1.2 Cm Subcutaneous Lesion Right Posterolateral Abdominal Wall. Icd 10

1.2 Cm Subcutaneous Lesion Right Posterolateral Abdominal Wall. Icd 10

ICD-10 Coding for Subcutaneous Lesion of the Abdominal Wall(R22.2, D17.7)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGeneral Surgery
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is 1.2 Cm Subcutaneous Lesion Right Posterolateral Abdominal Wall. Icd 10?
Essential facts and insights about Subcutaneous Lesion of the Abdominal Wall

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Palpable subcutaneous mass on the right posterolateral abdominal wall
  • Possible tenderness or discomfort upon palpation
  • No signs of infection such as erythema or drainage

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Detailed description of the lesion's size, location, and characteristics
  • Use of specific terminology such as 'subcutaneous lesion' or 'mass'
  • Examples include: '1.2 cm firm, non-tender lesion located in the right posterolateral abdominal wall'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct code selection based on lesion characteristics to avoid denials.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the lesion type or failing to document size.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Malignant lesions or tumors that require different coding
  • Conditions such as abscesses or cysts that may have different ICD codes

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
D17.1
Benign lipomatous neoplasm of the abdominal wall
Ancillary Codes
D17.7
Differential Codes
R19.00
D48.3

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

Specialty Applications

  • Adult and pediatric patients presenting with subcutaneous lesions
  • General surgery and dermatology clinical settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the size, location, and characteristics of the lesion, along with any relevant patient history.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the nature of the lesion and any associated procedures performed.