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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Carcinoma

C34.90
C50.911

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

Also Known as:
Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C34.90 for malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Histological confirmation of malignancy
documentation:
  • • Specific site of lung not documented

Applicable To

  • • Lung cancer, NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether the carcinoma is primary or metastatic.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

Billable Code
C50.911
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy
documentation:
  • • Specific quadrant of the breast not documented

Applicable To

  • • Breast cancer, NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and specific site if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the patient is receiving chemotherapy for the carcinoma.

Z51.0

Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy

Use when the patient is receiving radiation therapy for the carcinoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified carcinoma is C80.1, used when the primary site is unknown.

How do you code for chemotherapy encounters?

Use Z51.11 for encounters specifically for chemotherapy administration, ensuring the regimen is documented.

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