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

ICD-10 Coding for Solitary Lung Nodule

R91.1
D02.2

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

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

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

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_criteria:
  • • Imaging shows a solitary nodule without confirmed malignancy.

Applicable To

  • • Single lung nodule detected on imaging

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'solitary' and includes nodule size.

Carcinoma in situ of bronchus and lung

Non-Billable
D02.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_validation_requirements:
  • • Biopsy confirming carcinoma in situ

Applicable To

  • • Carcinoma in situ confirmed by biopsy

Important Notes

  • • Sequence after R91.1 if found during workup.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use to document smoking history as a risk factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a solitary lung nodule is R91.1, used when a single nodule is detected on imaging without a confirmed diagnosis.

When should R91.1 be used?

R91.1 should be used for a solitary pulmonary nodule detected on imaging when there is no confirmed diagnosis of malignancy.

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