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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Low Lung Volumes

ICD-10 Coding for Low Lung Volumes

J84.9
J98.4
J98.11

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

Also Known as:
Decreased Lung Volumes
Reduced Lung Capacity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low Lung Volumes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Low Lung Volumes

Use ICD-10 code J84.9 for pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

Billable Code
J84.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed fibrosis on imaging
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fibrosis is confirmed via imaging or biopsy before using this code.

Other disorders of lung

Billable Code
J98.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PFTs: FVC ↓, TLC ↓, normal FEV1/FVC ratio

Applicable To

  • • Restrictive lung disease, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports a restrictive pattern without a specific diagnosis.

Atelectasis

Billable Code
J98.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of post-surgical status

Applicable To

  • • Post-surgical atelectasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the surgical procedure leading to atelectasis.

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Billable Code
R91.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging report noting low lung volumes

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal lung findings on imaging

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific diagnosis can be made from imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J96.10

Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

Use when chronic respiratory failure is present alongside pulmonary fibrosis.

R06.02

Shortness of breath

Use to document symptoms associated with restrictive lung disease.

Z98.89

History of surgery

Document the surgical history related to atelectasis.

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use when smoking history is relevant to lung findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for low lung volumes?

There is no direct ICD-10 code for low lung volumes. Coders should identify the underlying condition, such as pulmonary fibrosis (J84.9) or restrictive lung disease (J98.4).

How do you code low lung volumes on a chest X-ray?

Code the underlying cause if known, such as J84.9 for pulmonary fibrosis. If unspecified, use J98.4 for restrictive lung disease.

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