C39.9
BillableMalignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unsp
Malignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of respiratory tract NOS
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 respiratory tract93986008
- Malignant synovioma302851001
- Synovial sarcoma302851001
- Malignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract430621000
- Cancer of respiratory system449096009
- Malignant neoplasm of respiratory system449096009
- Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of respiratory organ722511005
- Primary synovial sarcoma of respiratory organ722827008
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of respiratory system733358002
- Primary malignant synovioma1268484002
- Primary synovial sarcoma1268484002
UMLS
- Cancer of respiratory systemC3164456
- Malignant Respiratory System NeoplasmC3164456
- Malignant neoplasm of respiratory systemC3164456
- Malignant neoplasm of respiratory system (disorder)C3164456
- Malignant neoplasm of respiratory tract NOSC3164456
- Malignant respiratory tract neoplasmC3164456
- Malignant respiratory tract neoplasm NOSC3164456
- Malignant Neoplasm of Lower Respiratory Tract, Part UnspecifiedC2837964
- Malignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspC2837964
- Malignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspecifiedC2837964
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C39.9?
ICD-10-CM code C39.9 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C39.9 a billable code?
Yes, C39.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C39.9 in?
C39.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C39.9?
C39.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-); intrathoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1); thoracic malignant neoplasm NOS (C76.1).
Are additional codes required with C39.9?
Yes, when using C39.9 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 C39.9 map to?
C39.9 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 449096009, 430621000, 302851001, 93986008, 1268484002, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C39.9?
C39.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3164456, C2837964. 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.