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DiagnosesMass In Parotid Gland

Mass In Parotid Gland

ICD-10 Coding for Mass in Parotid Gland(C07, D110)

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

Diagnosis Overview

What is Mass In Parotid Gland?
Essential facts and insights about Mass in Parotid Gland

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Swelling or mass in the parotid region
  • Pain or tenderness in the area
  • Facial nerve dysfunction or weakness

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including duration and characteristics of the mass
  • Results of imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT, MRI)
  • Detailed physical examination findings including size, consistency, and mobility of the mass

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Use D11.3 for benign masses and C07 for malignant masses.
  • Common errors include misclassifying benign lesions as malignant.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Salivary duct obstruction
  • Lymphadenopathy unrelated to parotid gland

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
D11.3
Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
C07
Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Ancillary Codes
R22.01
K11.3
Differential Codes
C79.89
D37.030

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

Specialty Applications

  • Adults and children presenting with parotid masses
  • Outpatient and inpatient otolaryngology 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?

Include detailed patient history, imaging results, and physical exam findings.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on pathology results and treatment provided.