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DiagnosesParotid Mass

Parotid Mass

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

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

Diagnosis Overview

What is Parotid Mass?
Essential facts and insights about Parotid Mass

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Swelling or lump in the parotid gland area
  • Pain or discomfort in the jaw or ear
  • Difficulty swallowing or opening the mouth
  • Facial asymmetry 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)
  • Findings from fine needle aspiration (FNA) or biopsy
  • Assessment of facial nerve function

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines: Use D11.3 for benign masses and C07 for malignant cases.
  • Common errors: Misclassifying benign masses as malignant or vice versa.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Salivary duct obstruction
  • Other salivary gland disorders
  • Alternative codes for non-parotid gland masses

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
D11.3
Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
C07
Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Ancillary Codes
G51.0
R22.0
Differential Codes
D49.0
C07

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

Specialty Applications

  • Adult and pediatric populations with parotid masses
  • Outpatient and inpatient 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?

Include detailed patient history, imaging results, and any biopsy findings.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on pathology results and any surgical interventions.