ICD-10 Guide

Neurofibroma

ICD-10 Coding for Neurofibroma(Q85.01, Q85.02)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYNeurology

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Neurofibroma?

Essential facts and insights about Neurofibroma

Key Clinical Considerations:

Presence of cutaneous or subcutaneous neurofibromas
MRI or CT imaging showing neurofibromas
Neurological deficits or symptoms related to nerve compression

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history including family history of neurofibromatosis
Detailed description of neurofibromas' location and characteristics
Imaging reports and neurological assessments

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Follow guidelines for coding neurofibromas versus other soft tissue tumors.
Common errors include misclassifying neurofibromas as malignant tumors.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
Other benign tumors of the nervous system

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Specialty Applications

Patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 or 2
Neurology and oncology 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

What are the documentation requirements?

Document the size, location, and symptoms associated with neurofibromas.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity and extent of the condition.

Neurofibroma

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

What are the billing considerations?

Neurofibroma

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

What are the billing considerations?