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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Lung Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Metastatic Lung Cancer

C34.9
C78.00

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code C34.9 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

Non-Billable
C34.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed primary lung cancer with no specified lobe

Applicable To

  • • Primary non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary site is confirmed before using this code.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung, unspecified

Billable Code
C78.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Evidence of primary cancer elsewhere
  • • Imaging showing lung involvement

Applicable To

  • • Metastasis to lung from another primary site

Important Notes

  • • Sequence after the primary site code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.0

Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy

Use for documenting radiation therapy treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for metastatic lung cancer depends on the primary site. Use C34.9 for primary lung cancer and C78.00 for secondary lung involvement.

How do you code lung cancer with brain metastasis?

Code primary lung cancer with C34.9 and brain metastasis with C79.31, ensuring proper sequencing for accurate billing.

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