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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ground Glass Opacity

ICD-10 Coding for Ground Glass Opacity

R91.8
J18.9
U07.1

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

Also Known as:
GGO
Ground-glass opacities
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ground Glass Opacity

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ground Glass Opacity

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:
  • GGO identified on imaging with no clear etiology.
coding:
  • Underlying condition not specified or unknown.

Applicable To

  • • Ground glass opacity

Important Notes

  • • Always document the clinical significance of GGO and any associated conditions.

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Billable Code
J18.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Pneumonia NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document the clinical presentation and any imaging findings.

COVID-19, virus identified

Billable Code
U07.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • COVID-19 confirmed by lab testing

Important Notes

  • • Document the positive test result and clinical correlation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J84.89

Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases

Use when GGO is part of interstitial lung disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ground glass opacity?

The ICD-10 code for ground glass opacity is R91.8, used when GGO is identified on imaging without a specified underlying condition.

How is ground glass opacity related to COVID-19 coded?

When ground glass opacity is linked to COVID-19, use U07.1 as the primary code, supported by a positive COVID-19 test.

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