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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lung Cancer with Metastasis

ICD-10 Coding for Lung Cancer with Metastasis

C34.90
C78.00

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

Also Known as:
Metastatic Lung Cancer
Secondary Lung Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lung Cancer with Metastasis

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

Use ICD-10 code C34.90 for malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Specific site and laterality are not documented.

Applicable To

  • • Lung cancer NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if the cancer is primary or secondary.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung

Billable Code
C78.00
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Metastasis to lung NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary site is documented and coded if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the patient is receiving chemotherapy.

Z85.118

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung

Use if the primary lung cancer is in remission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code lung cancer with metastasis?

Code primary lung cancer with C34.x and use C78.0x for secondary lung metastasis. Sequence based on treatment focus.

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

Use C34.x for primary lung cancer and C78.0x for secondary lung metastasis. Sequence depends on treatment focus.

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