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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Pulmonary Function Test

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Pulmonary Function Test

R94.2
J44.9

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

Also Known as:
Abnormal PFT
Pulmonary Function Test Abnormality
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Pulmonary Function Test

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Pulmonary Function Test

Use ICD-10 code R94.2 for abnormal results of pulmonary function studies, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal results of pulmonary function studies

Billable Code
R94.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Abnormal PFT results without a definitive diagnosis
coding:
  • • Use as secondary code when a definitive diagnosis is present

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal spirometry
  • • Abnormal lung volumes

Important Notes

  • • R94.2 should not be used as a principal diagnosis if a definitive diagnosis is available.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Billable Code
J44.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • FEV1/FVC <70%
  • • Chronic cough
  • • Smoking history

Applicable To

  • • Chronic bronchitis
  • • Emphysema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports COPD diagnosis with clinical findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J44.9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Use as primary code when COPD is confirmed; R94.2 is secondary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal pulmonary function test?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal pulmonary function test is R94.2, used when PFT results are abnormal but no definitive diagnosis is confirmed.

When should R94.2 be used as a primary code?

R94.2 should be used as a primary code only when no definitive diagnosis is established and the patient is under evaluation.

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