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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lung Nodule

ICD-10 Coding for Lung Nodule

R91.1
R91.8
R91.9

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

Also Known as:
Pulmonary Nodule
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lung Nodule

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lung Nodule

Use ICD-10 code R91.1 for solitary pulmonary nodule, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Solitary pulmonary nodule

Billable Code
R91.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a single nodule on imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed imaging report specifying nodule characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Single lung nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nodule as solitary and provides size and location details.

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Billable Code
R91.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Multiple lung nodules
  • • Indeterminate lung findings

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of multiple nodules and their characteristics.

Unspecified abnormal finding of lung field

Non-Billable
R91.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified lung abnormality

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using R91.9 when specific details are available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of tobacco use

Use in conjunction with R91.1 for patients with a history of smoking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a solitary lung nodule?

The ICD-10 code for a solitary lung nodule is R91.1. It is used when a single nodule is identified on imaging without prior malignancy.

How do you code multiple lung nodules?

Multiple lung nodules are coded with R91.8, which covers nonspecific abnormal findings of the lung field.

What documentation is required for lung nodule coding?

Documentation should include nodule size, location, density, and comparison to prior studies to ensure accurate coding.

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