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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lung Tumor

ICD-10 Coding for Lung Tumor

C34.1

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code C34.1 for malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung

Non-Billable
C34.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed tumor in upper lobe via imaging and biopsy
documentation:
  • • Detailed site and histology in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma of upper lobe
  • • Squamous cell carcinoma of upper lobe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and histologic type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.118

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung

Use after treatment completion with no evidence of disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lung cancer?

The ICD-10 code for lung cancer primarily falls under the range C34.0-C34.9, which specifies different parts of the bronchus and lung.

How do you code metastatic lung cancer?

For metastatic lung cancer, use C78.00-C78.02 for secondary lung tumors and C79.31 for brain metastasis.

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