Testicular Mass ICD-10-CM Codes
Discover the common ICD-10 Codes used for Testicular Mass. Learn how these specific codes help with medical billing and more.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Testicular Mass
Below are the common Testicular Mass ICD Codes one can use for billing and coding.
- D29.20: Benign neoplasm of unspecified testis
- D29.21: Benign neoplasm of right testis
- D29.22: Benign neoplasm of left testis
- D40.10: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified testis
- D40.11: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right testis
- D40.12: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left testis
Which Testicular Mass ICD codes are Billable:
All of the mentioned ICD codes for testicular mass are billable.
Clinical Information
- A testicular mass, or scrotal mass, is an odd lump or bulge in the scrotum that’s either swollen or filled with fluid/tissue. The mass may be cancerous or noncancerous.
- The main symptom of the mass is when one can feel it. However, other symptoms are pain in the scrotum and groin/abdomen, heaviness/redness in the scrotum, and swollen/hard testicles.
- Causes of a testicular mass are bacterial/viral infection, testicles filling with fluid, blood clots, an enlarged vein, intestinal tissue, twisting or spermatic cord, and cancer.
- Practitioners diagnose testicular masses by conducting a physical exam and asking them to undergo further tests such as an ultrasound, CT scan, and blood or urine test.
- Treatment varies on the cause. However, some common ones are pain medication or antibiotics and, in extreme cases, surgery. For cancerous masses, treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Synonyms Include:
- Benign neoplasm of testis
- Cancer of the testis, sertoli cell tmor
- Gonadoblastoma of testis
- Leydig cell tumor of testis
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior or testis
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Commonly asked questions
When to use a Testicular Mass ICD code?
You can use a testicular mass ICD code once you’ve confirmed the location of the mass and whether or not it’s benign using tests.
Are Testicular Mass diagnosis codes billable?
Yes, the specific testicular mass ICD-10 codes used are billable.
What are the common treatments for Testicular Mass?
Among the common treatments for testicular mass is medication for pain or antibiotics. In extreme cases, surgery may be required. Meanwhile, for cancerous masses, treatments are radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery.
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