Neck Mass ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023
Read this short guide to learn about Neck Mass ICD codes you can use!
Fact Checked by Ericka Pingol.
What Neck Mass ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Neck Mass ICD codes, only one ICD-10 code suits it, and that’s R22.1 - Localized swelling, mass, and lump, neck. This is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have masses/lumps on their neck, no matter which part of the neck has it.
The most important thing you need to know about this ICD-10 code is that it’s not valid as a principal diagnosis. The mass/lump on a person’s neck is likely caused by something, so your job is to determine the cause.
Once you’ve determined the cause, you need to look for a specific ICD-10 code for it and have this ICD-10 code serve as support to explain the patient’s health status.
Is this lone Neck Mass ICD-10 code billable?
Yes. Despite not being valid as a principal diagnosis, this ICD-10 code for Neck Mass is valid in general and billable.
Clinical information about neck masses:
When healthcare professionals speak of a neck mass, they refer to lumps or swelling in the neck. These lumps and swelling can appear anywhere on the neck and vary in shape and size.
Some neck masses are benign, meaning they’re not a cause for concern and may disappear in time, but some are malignant and should be checked on by a healthcare professional as soon as possible.
Any number of things could cause neck masses. Some masses are congenital and can be removed immediately to prevent potential infections. Some are caused by the following:
- Cysts
- Thyroid nodules
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Sarcoidosis
- Neck trauma/injuries
- Salivary gland tumors
- Bacterial infections
- Cancer
Synonyms include:
- Head and neck swelling
- Cyst of neck
- Mass of head and/or neck
- Mass of neck
- Mass of skin of neck
- Neck swelling
- Subcutaneous mass of neck
- Nodule of subcutaneous tissue of neck
- Neck mass ICD 10
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Commonly asked questions
The most basic way to prevent neck masses is practicing good hygiene, but prevention isn’t guaranteed, given that neck masses can form because of an underlying condition. Getting regular check-ups should determine the cause, and preventive measures and treatment (depending on the cause) can prevent masses from becoming larger and problematic.
Yes. Even if some neck masses are benign, a person should see a doctor when they notice a mass that remains even after two or three weeks. If it becomes painful and/or starts growing rapidly, that’s a cause for concern.
They will conduct physical examinations, imaging tests, and biopsies to confirm the cause and determine if the masses are benign or malignant.
