D20.0
BillableBenign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the soft tissue in the space behind the abdominal organs.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm the tumor is located in the retroperitoneum rather than within the peritoneal cavity itself
- •Document size and any compression of adjacent structures if clinically relevant
Code Hierarchy
└D20Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum└D20.0Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum
└D20.0Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum