C34.02
BillableMalignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
Malignant neoplasm of left 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(36)
SNOMED CT
- Carcinoma of main bronchus372120003
- Primary malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm of bronchus722527003
- Primary carcinoma of main bronchus1259528009
- Bilateral primary malignant neoplasm of main bronchi1287970008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bilateral main bronchi1287970008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of both main bronchi1287970008
- Neuroendocrine neoplasm of bronchus1290082000
- Primary adenocarcinoma of left main bronchus1078891000119104
- Primary large cell carcinoma of left main bronchus1080461000119104
- Primary large cell carcinoma of main bronchus685541000119103
- Primary malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus354721000119103
- Primary malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus354731000119100
- Primary small cell carcinoma of left main bronchus1081851000119108
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of bilateral main bronchi15957421000119106
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of both main bronchi15957421000119106
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of left main bronchus1082121000119102
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of right main bronchus1082241000119100
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of right main bronchus
- Primary large cell carcinoma of main bronchus
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of bilateral main bronchi
- Primary malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of both main bronchi
- Primary malignant neoplasm of both main bronchi
- Bilateral primary malignant neoplasm of main bronchi
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bilateral main bronchi
- Primary malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of left main bronchus
- Primary carcinoma of main bronchus
- Neuroendocrine neoplasm of bronchus
- Primary large cell carcinoma of left main bronchus
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of left main bronchus
- Primary small cell carcinoma of left main bronchus
- Primary malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm of bronchus
- Carcinoma of main bronchus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus is C34.02. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus". C34.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C34.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C34.02 represents “Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C34.02 a billable code?
Yes, C34.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C34.02 in?
C34.02 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C34.02?
C34.02 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 C34.02?
Yes, when using C34.02, 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 C34.02 map to?
C34.02 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 1287970008, 372120003, 1290082000, 1078891000119104, 1259528009, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C34.02?
C34.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837949. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C34.02 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of left 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 C34.02?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C34.02 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.