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DiagnosesIpmn

Ipmn

ICD-10 Coding for Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm(K86.8, C25.9, D13.6)

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

Diagnosis Overview

What is Ipmn?
Essential facts and insights about Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice
  • Imaging studies (CT, MRI, EUS) showing cystic lesions
  • Palpable mass in the abdomen, signs of biliary obstruction

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including symptoms and duration
  • Imaging results and pathology reports
  • Detailed description of the lesion characteristics

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for pancreatic lesions
  • Avoid coding errors related to unspecified neoplasms

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
  • Other pancreatic cystic lesions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
C25.9
Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
D13.6
Benign neoplasm of pancreas
Ancillary Codes
R93.6
Z85.07
Differential Codes
C25.9
K86.8

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

  • Adults with pancreatic lesions
  • Gastroenterology clinics and hospitals

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?

Include detailed imaging findings and clinical history.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct coding based on pathology results and imaging.