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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

C34.90
M8012/3

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

Also Known as:
NSCLC
Non-Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C34.90 for malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Histology and laterality must be documented if known.

Applicable To

  • • Non-small cell lung cancer, NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies histology and laterality when known.

Large cell carcinoma

Non-Billable
M8012/3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Histopathology report confirming large cell carcinoma

Applicable To

  • • Large cell carcinoma of lung

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histology is confirmed by pathology before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.118

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung

Use for patients with a history of NSCLC in remission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for non-small cell lung carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified non-small cell lung carcinoma is C34.90. Use specific histology codes when available.

How do you code NSCLC with adenocarcinoma?

For NSCLC with adenocarcinoma, use the specific histology code M8140/3 along with site-specific lung cancer codes.

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