C34.31
BillableMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right 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
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bronchus of right lower lobe93731002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of right lower lobe of lung93991009
- Neoplasm of bronchus of right lower lobe126711001
- Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe bronchus187869003
- Squamous cell carcinoma of bronchus in right lower lobe313355000
- Carcinoma of lower lobe of lung372111007
- Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe of right lung724056005
- Primary bronchial carcinoma1259367002
- Primary bronchogenic carcinoma1259367002
- Primary carcinoma of bronchus1259367002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of bronchus1259367002
- Primary large cell carcinoma of lung1259368007
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of bronchus in right lower lobe1259411009
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of right lung1259461000
- Adenocarcinoma of right lung15956381000119100
- Primary adenocarcinoma of lower lobe of right lung1078931000119107
- Primary large cell carcinoma of lower lobe of right lung1080501000119104
- Primary non-small cell carcinoma of lower lobe of right lung16527561000119105
- Primary non-small cell carcinoma of right lung16527601000119105
- Primary small cell carcinoma of lower lobe of right lung1081891000119103
- Primary small cell carcinoma of right lung15955901000119104
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of lower lobe of right lung1082231000119109
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung is C34.31. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung". C34.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C34.31 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C34.31 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C34.31 a billable code?
Yes, C34.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C34.31 in?
C34.31 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C34.31?
C34.31 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 C34.31?
Yes, when using C34.31 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 C34.31 map to?
C34.31 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 15956381000119100, 372111007, 187869003, 724056005, 126711001, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C34.31?
C34.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837955. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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