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*for other organ systems we have a code for benign tumors (e.g [[Breast,_benign_neoplasm]]). How should those be coded in case of the brain? [[User:DPageNewton|DPageNewton]] 10:38, 2018 May 24 (CDT) | *for other organ systems we have a code for benign tumors (e.g [[Breast,_benign_neoplasm]]). How should those be coded in case of the brain? [[User:DPageNewton|DPageNewton]] 10:38, 2018 May 24 (CDT) | ||
** [[Benign neoplasm, NOS]]? Ttenbergen 16:13, 2018 June 6 (CDT)}} | ** [[Benign neoplasm, NOS]]? Ttenbergen 16:13, 2018 June 6 (CDT) | ||
*AG REPLY --- it's included here [[Central nervous system NOS, benign neoplasm]]}} | |||
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == |
Revision as of 09:33, 11 June 2018
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Brain, primary malignancy |
ICD10 code: | C71 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Brain CA |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | Any malignancy, including lymphoma and leukemia, except of skin |
APACHE Como Component: | none |
APACHE Acute Component: | none |
Start Date: | |
Stop Date: | |
External ICD10 Documentation |
This diagnosis is a part of ICD10 collection.
Additional Info
- A brain tumor occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain.
- There are two main types of tumors: malignant or cancerous tumors and benign tumors.
- Cancerous tumors can be divided into primary tumors that start within the brain, and secondary tumors that have spread from somewhere else, known as brain metastasis tumors.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
- The signs and symptoms of brain tumors are broad, and generally correspond to the area of the brain that they are located in. The brain is divided into 4 lobes, and each lobe or area has its own function. A tumor in any of these lobes may affect the area's performance. The location of the tumor is often linked to the symptoms experienced but each person may experience something different.
- Frontal lobe tumors may contribute to poor reasoning, inappropriate social behavior, personality changes, poor planning, lower inhibition, and decreased production of speech (Broca's area).
- Temporal lobe: Tumors in this lobe may contribute to poor memory, loss of hearing, difficulty in language comprehension (Wernicke's area).
- Parietal lobe: Tumors here may result in poor interpretation of languages, decreased sense of touch and pain, and poor spatial and visual perception.
- Occipital lobe: Damage to this lobe may result in poor or loss of vision.
- Cerebellum: Tumors in this area may cause poor balance, muscle movement, and posture.
- Brain stem: Tumors on this can affect blood pressure, swallowing, and heartbeat.
how bout benign
Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition
- Meninges, primary malignancy
- Brain or meninges, metastatic malignancy to it (also code primary site)
- Meninges, benign neoplasm
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