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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Necrotizing Granuloma of Lung

ICD-10 Coding for Necrotizing Granuloma of Lung

J85.0
B95.8
D86.2

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

Also Known as:
Pulmonary Necrotizing Granuloma
Lung Necrotizing Granuloma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Necrotizing Granuloma of Lung

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Necrotizing Granuloma of Lung

Use ICD-10 code J85.0 for gangrene and necrosis of lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gangrene and necrosis of lung

Billable Code
J85.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms necrotizing granuloma without specific infectious agent.

Applicable To

  • • Necrotizing granuloma of lung without confirmed etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies necrosis and granuloma to avoid misclassification.

Unspecified bacterial agent as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B95.8
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bacterial agent is documented in the medical record.

Sarcoidosis of lung

Billable Code
D86.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Necrotizing granuloma as part of sarcoidosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sarcoidosis is confirmed by biopsy and other causes are excluded.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R91.8

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Use if granuloma is an incidental finding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for necrotizing granuloma of the lung?

The ICD-10 code for necrotizing granuloma of the lung is J85.0, used when necrosis is confirmed without a specific infectious etiology.

How is necrotizing granuloma of the lung diagnosed?

Diagnosis involves biopsy confirmation of necrosis and granuloma, supported by imaging and laboratory tests for infectious agents.

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