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C34.8

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C30-C39

Parent Code

C34

Child Codes

3

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)

Child Codes (3)

C34.80

Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of unsp bronchus and lung

BillableC34.81

Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of right bronchus and lung

BillableC34.82

Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of left bronchus and lung

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C34.8?

ICD-10-CM code C34.8 represents "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C34.8 a billable code?

No, C34.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C34.8.

What chapter is C34.8 in?

C34.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C34.8?

C34.8 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).

What are the subcategories under C34.8?

C34.8 has 3 child codes, including: C34.80 (Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of unsp bronchus and lung), C34.81 (Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of right bronchus and lung), C34.82 (Malignant neoplasm of ovrlp sites of left bronchus and lung).

Are additional codes required with C34.8?

Yes, when using C34.8 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 are the UMLS CUIs for C34.8?

C34.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0349043. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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