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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nodule on Lung

ICD-10 Coding for Nodule on Lung

R91.1
R91.8
D49.1

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

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

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

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 solitary nodule on imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed imaging report specifying nodule characteristics

Applicable To

  • • Single lung nodule

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nodule's size and characteristics.

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Billable Code
R91.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging report indicating multiple nodules or indeterminate findings

Applicable To

  • • Multiple lung nodules

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects the multiplicity or nonspecific nature of findings.

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system

Billable Code
D49.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Suspicion of neoplasm based on imaging or clinical assessment

Applicable To

  • • Suspicious lung nodule pending biopsy

Important Notes

  • • Document the clinical suspicion and pending diagnostic procedures.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use to document smoking history, which is relevant for risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a solitary pulmonary nodule is R91.1. Use R91.8 for multiple nodules or nonspecific findings.

How do you document a lung nodule?

Document the size, location, and characteristics of the nodule, and include follow-up recommendations based on guidelines.

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