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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Focal Increased Opacity in the Right Upper Lung

ICD-10 Coding for Focal Increased Opacity in the Right Upper Lung

R91.8
J18.9
C34.11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for focal increased opacity in the right upper lung includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Upper Lobe Opacity
Lung Opacity in Right Upper Lobe
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Focal Increased Opacity in the Right Upper Lung

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Focal Increased Opacity in the Right Upper Lung

Use ICD-10 code R91.8 for other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Billable Code
R91.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Opacity present on imaging without specific diagnosis
coding:
  • • No other specific ICD-10 code applies

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified lung opacity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific diagnosis is confirmed before using R91.8.

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Billable Code
J18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical symptoms of pneumonia
  • • Radiological confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Pneumonia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical correlation with pneumonia symptoms.

Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirmation of malignancy
  • • Radiological evidence of tumor

Applicable To

  • • Cancer of the right upper lobe

Important Notes

  • • Biopsy confirmation is essential before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.89

Encounter for other specified special examinations

Use when additional diagnostic procedures are performed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for focal increased opacity in the right upper lung?

The ICD-10 code for a nonspecific focal increased opacity in the right upper lung is R91.8, used when no specific diagnosis is confirmed.

When should R91.8 be used for lung opacities?

R91.8 should be used for lung opacities when imaging shows an abnormal finding without a specific diagnosis.

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