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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hilar Lymph Nodes

ICD-10 Coding for Hilar Lymph Nodes

D86.1
R59.0
C34.90

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

Also Known as:
Hilar Adenopathy
Hilar Lymphadenopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hilar Lymph Nodes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hilar Lymph Nodes

Use ICD-10 code D86.1 for sarcoidosis of lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sarcoidosis of lung

Billable Code
D86.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms non-caseating granulomas
documentation:
  • • Documented elevated ACE levels

Applicable To

  • • Sarcoidosis of hilar lymph nodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirmation for sarcoidosis to avoid incorrect coding.

Localized enlarged lymph nodes

Billable Code
R59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging showing unilateral enlargement
documentation:
  • • No biopsy confirmation of specific etiology

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral hilar lymphadenopathy

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using R59.0 if a specific cause like sarcoidosis is confirmed.

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirmation of malignancy
documentation:
  • • Imaging showing mass with nodal involvement

Applicable To

  • • Lung cancer with hilar nodal involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed through biopsy before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J84.10

Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

Use when pulmonary fibrosis is present as a complication of sarcoidosis.

C77.1

Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes

Use for metastatic hilar lymph nodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sarcoidosis of hilar lymph nodes?

The ICD-10 code for sarcoidosis of hilar lymph nodes is D86.1, used when biopsy confirms non-caseating granulomas.

How to code unilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?

Use ICD-10 code R59.0 for unilateral hilar lymphadenopathy when no specific cause is identified.

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