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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Lung Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Lung Cancer

C34.11
C79.31

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stage 4 lung cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Metastatic Lung Cancer
Advanced Lung Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C34.11 for malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

Billable Code
C34.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed tumor in right upper lobe via imaging and biopsy
documentation:
  • • Specify laterality and lobe in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented

Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

Billable Code
C79.31
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Brain metastasis from primary lung cancer

Important Notes

  • • Always document primary cancer site when coding metastasis
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.118

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung

Use when documenting history of lung cancer in remission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stage 4 lung cancer?

The ICD-10 code for stage 4 lung cancer depends on the specific location and laterality, such as C34.11 for malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung.

How do you code metastatic lung cancer?

Metastatic lung cancer is coded using primary lung cancer codes (e.g., C34.11) along with codes for metastatic sites like C79.31 for brain metastasis.

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