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D49.512

Billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of left 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 left kidney.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm laterality is documented as left; if right kidney is involved, use D49.511 instead
  • •Review imaging and pathology findings to clarify the nature of the renal lesion and whether it requires further intervention

Code Hierarchy

└D49Neoplasms of unspecified behavior└D49.5Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other genitourinary organs└D49.51Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney└D49.512Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of left kidney
└D49.512Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of left kidney

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