AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Abnormal Findings on Diagnostic Imaging of Testis
Patients sometimes have an abnormality of the testicle detected on an imaging study performed for genitourinary or non-genitourinary reasons, which may require further testing (i.e., further imaging, lab tests or surgery). Currently, there is no unique code for reporting abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of the testis. At the request of the American Urological Association (AUA) new codes were created to identify abnormal radiological findings on diagnostic imaging of the testis. These new codes identify abnormal findings of the right testicle (R93.811); left testicle (R93.812); bilateral testicles (R93.813); or unspecified testicle (R93.819). In addition...
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Article Overview
This article is about diagnosis coding for abnormal findings seen on diagnostic imaging of the testis. It is relevant to coders, billers, and urology practices that need to understand the scope of the new diagnosis categories, the organization involved in requesting them, and the general reporting context for these imaging findings. The article provides a brief overview of the coding changes and the body-structure distinctions covered.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of abnormal imaging findings supports cleaner claims, better data capture, and more consistent documentation for testicular imaging follow-up.
What You Will Learn
- What the article covers regarding abnormal testicular imaging findings
- Which broad diagnosis categories were added for this topic
- Why the change is relevant to urology and imaging-related reporting
- How the article frames follow-up needs after abnormal imaging findings
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Urology practices
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information professionals
Codes Discussed
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