C34.10

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unsp bronchus or lung

Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C30-C39

Parent Code

C34.1

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)

  • mesothelioma (C45.-)
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of lung (C46.5-)
  • malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung (C7A.090)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this 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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

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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