C34.10
BillableMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unsp bronchus or lung
Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
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
- Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe bronchus187861000
- Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe of lung187862007
- Pancoast tumor254638002
- Pancoast tumour254638002
- Superior sulcus tumor254638002
- Superior sulcus tumour254638002
- Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung269464000
- Pancoast syndrome278065000
- Pancoast's syndrome278065000
- Superior pulmonary sulcus syndrome278065000
- Primary Pancoast tumor1259794001
- Primary Pancoast tumour1259794001
- Primary superior sulcus tumor1259794001
- Primary superior sulcus tumour1259794001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unsp bronchus or lung?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unsp bronchus or lung is C34.10. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung". C34.10 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C34.10 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C34.10 represents "Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C34.10 a billable code?
Yes, C34.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C34.10 in?
C34.10 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C34.10?
C34.10 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 C34.10?
Yes, when using C34.10 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 C34.10 map to?
C34.10 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 187861000, 187862007, 269464000, 278065000, 254638002, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C34.10?
C34.10 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837950. 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.