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D49.511

Billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of right kidney

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A tumor or growth of unknown behavior found in the right kidney.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm laterality is documented as right; if left kidney is involved, use D49.512 instead
  • •Correlate with imaging studies (CT, ultrasound) and any available biopsy results to determine if the lesion is benign or malignant

Code Hierarchy

└D49Neoplasms of unspecified behavior└D49.5Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other genitourinary organs└D49.51Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney└D49.511Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of right kidney
└D49.511Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of right kidney

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