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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Lung Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Left Lung Cancer

C34.02
C34.12

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

Also Known as:
Left Pulmonary Carcinoma
Left Lung Neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Lung Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Lung Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C34.02 for malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus

Billable Code
C34.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming malignancy
  • • Imaging showing tumor in left main bronchus

Applicable To

  • • Left main bronchus cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific site are documented.

Malignant neoplasm of left upper lobe, bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • CT or PET scan showing mass in left upper lobe
  • • Biopsy confirming adenocarcinoma or other histology

Applicable To

  • • Left upper lobe lung cancer

Important Notes

  • • Document specific lobe and histology for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of tobacco use

Use when documenting a history of tobacco use.

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the patient is receiving chemotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left lung cancer?

The ICD-10 code for left lung cancer depends on the specific location within the lung, such as C34.12 for the left upper lobe.

How do you code a malignant neoplasm of the left lung?

Code based on the specific lobe affected: C34.12 for the left upper lobe, C34.32 for the left lower lobe, ensuring documentation specifies laterality and histology.

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