C34.00
BillableMalignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
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)
- •mesotheliomaC45
- •Kaposi's sarcoma of lungC46.5
- malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung (C7A.090)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of hilus of lung93827000
- Primary malignant neoplasm of main bronchus93882009
- Neoplasm of carina126704000
- Neoplasm of hilus of lung126707007
- Malignant neoplasm of carina187857006
- Malignant neoplasm of carina of trachea187857006
- Neoplasm of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum233814000
- Tumor of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum233814000
- Tumour of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum233814000
- Hilar mass309530007
- Mass of hilum309530007
- Ca main bronchus372065009
- Malignant neoplasm of main bronchus372065009
- Carcinoma of main bronchus372120003
- Primary carcinoma of main bronchus1259528009
- Primary large cell carcinoma of main bronchus685541000119103
Clinical Terms
- Ca main bronchus
- Primary malignant neoplasm of main bronchus
- Neoplasm of carina
- Primary carcinoma of main bronchus
- Neoplasm of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum
- Malignant neoplasm of carina of trachea
- Malignant neoplasm of carina
- Hilar mass
- Tumor of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum
- Primary large cell carcinoma of main bronchus
- Mass of hilum
- Primary malignant neoplasm of hilus of lung
- Malignant neoplasm of main bronchus
- Tumour of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum
- Carcinoma of main bronchus
- Neoplasm of hilus of lung
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus is C34.00. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus". C34.00 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C34.00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C34.00 represents “Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C34.00 a billable code?
Yes, C34.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C34.00 in?
C34.00 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C34.00?
C34.00 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 C34.00?
Yes, when using C34.00, also report: ; 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 C34.00 map to?
C34.00 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 372065009, 372120003, 309530007, 187857006, 126704000, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C34.00?
C34.00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837947. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C34.00 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C34.00?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C34.00 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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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.