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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Chest Imaging

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Chest Imaging

R91.1
R91.8
R93.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal chest imaging includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Abnormal Chest X-ray
Abnormal Chest CT
Abnormal Chest MRI
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Chest Imaging

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Chest Imaging

Use ICD-10 code R91.1 for solitary pulmonary nodule, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Solitary pulmonary nodule

Billable Code
R91.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of a solitary pulmonary nodule on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Solitary pulmonary nodule identified on imaging

Important Notes

  • • Ensure detailed documentation to support the use of R91.1, including size and location of the nodule.

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Billable Code
R91.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Description of opacity/infiltrate
  • • Laterality
  • • Absence of definitive diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Nonspecific findings such as 'opacity' or 'infiltrate'

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly describes the nonspecific finding and excludes any confirmed diagnosis.

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

Non-Billable
R93.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Imaging findings that do not fit specific R91.x codes

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal imaging findings not classified elsewhere

Important Notes

  • • Use R93.8 only when specific codes like R91.1 or R91.8 do not apply.
Frequently Asked Questions

How to code a solitary pulmonary nodule on chest imaging?

Code R91.1 for a solitary pulmonary nodule identified on imaging. Ensure documentation specifies the size and location of the nodule.

When should R93.8 be used for chest imaging?

Use R93.8 when no specific R91.x code applies to the abnormal chest imaging finding, such as an undetermined mediastinal abnormality.

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