C34.02
BillableMalignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Carcinoma of main bronchus372120003
- Primary malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm of bronchus722527003
- Primary carcinoma of main bronchus1259528009
- Bilateral primary malignant neoplasm of main bronchi1287970008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bilateral main bronchi1287970008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of both main bronchi1287970008
- Neuroendocrine neoplasm of bronchus1290082000
- Primary adenocarcinoma of left main bronchus1078891000119104
- Primary large cell carcinoma of left main bronchus1080461000119104
- Primary large cell carcinoma of main bronchus685541000119103
- Primary malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus354721000119103
- Primary malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus354731000119100
- Primary small cell carcinoma of left main bronchus1081851000119108
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of bilateral main bronchi15957421000119106
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of both main bronchi15957421000119106
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of left main bronchus1082121000119102
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of right main bronchus1082241000119100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus is C34.02. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus". C34.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C34.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C34.02 represents "Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C34.02 a billable code?
Yes, C34.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C34.02 in?
C34.02 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C34.02?
C34.02 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-); Kaposi's sarcoma of lung (C46.5-); malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung (C7A.090).
Are additional codes required with C34.02?
Yes, when using C34.02 you should also code: code to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What SNOMED CT codes does C34.02 map to?
C34.02 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 1287970008, 372120003, 1290082000, 1078891000119104, 1259528009, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C34.02?
C34.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837949. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.