EmailSchwann cell hamartoma of appendix
Publication Date: September 2018
ICD 10 AM Edition: Tenth edition
Query Number: 3411
Could you please clarify the correct diagnosis and morphology codes to use to classify a mucosal Schwann cell hamartoma of the appendix.
Response
VICC research indicates that a hamartoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumour-like growth consisting of a disorganised mixture of cells and tissues normally found in the area of the body where the growth occurs.
VICC advises that for documentation of schwann cell hamartoma of appendix, follow the Index entry Hamartoma, hamartoblastoma and assign Q85.9 Phakomatosis, unspecified.
See also Coding Rule Q3119 Angiomyomatous hamartoma of the lymph node published 15 September 2017.
VICC advises that for documentation of schwann cell hamartoma of appendix, follow the Index entry Hamartoma, hamartoblastoma and assign Q85.9 Phakomatosis, unspecified.
See also Coding Rule Q3119 Angiomyomatous hamartoma of the lymph node published 15 September 2017.
