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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

R91.8
D02.2
D49.1

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

Also Known as:
Multiple Lung Nodules
Pulmonary Nodules, Multiple
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

Use ICD-10 code R91.8 for other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Billable Code
R91.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT shows multiple nodules without malignancy confirmation.
documentation:
  • • Documentation includes size, location, and number of nodules.

Applicable To

  • • Multiple nonspecific nodules without confirmed malignancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies multiple nodules and their characteristics.

Carcinoma in situ of bronchus and lung

Non-Billable
D02.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Histology report confirming carcinoma in situ

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed carcinoma in situ by biopsy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirmation is documented.

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system

Billable Code
D49.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PET SUVmax >2.5
  • • Nodule growth ≥1.5 mm in 6 months

Applicable To

  • • Nodules suspicious for malignancy but not yet confirmed

Important Notes

  • • Document suspicion criteria clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.890

Personal history of pulmonary nodules

Use for surveillance cases where there is a history of nodules.

Z72.0

Tobacco use

Required for lung cancer risk adjustment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for multiple pulmonary nodules?

The ICD-10 code for multiple pulmonary nodules is R91.8, used for nonspecific abnormal findings in the lung field.

When should D02.2 be used for pulmonary nodules?

D02.2 should be used when a biopsy confirms carcinoma in situ of the bronchus and lung.

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