Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lung scarring includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lung Scarring
Use ICD-10 code J84.10 for pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Personal history of pulmonary fibrosis
Use to indicate a history of pulmonary fibrosis.
Pulmonary hypertension
Use if pulmonary hypertension is present.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified pulmonary fibrosis, often referred to as lung scarring, is J84.10. For idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, use J84.11.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is coded as J84.11, requiring HRCT and biopsy confirmation for accurate documentation.