NSCLC ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for NSCLC?

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 85% of all lung cancers. Here are some NSCLC ICD codes:

• C34.90 - Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung: This code is applied when a patient is diagnosed with lung cancer, but the specific part of the bronchus or lung is not documented.
• C34.91 - Malignant neoplasm of right bronchus or lung, unspecified part: This code is used when the cancer is in the right lung or bronchus, but the precise area is not specified.‍
• C34.92 - Malignant neoplasm of left bronchus or lung, unspecified part: This code is used for NSCLC in the left lung or bronchus, but the exact location isn't detailed.

Which NSCLC ICD Codes Are Billable?

The following NSCLC ICD codes are typically billable:

• C34.90 - Yes, it applies when the cancer's exact location in the bronchus or lung isn't specified.
• C34.91 - Yes, when the malignancy is located in the right lung or bronchus, but the exact area isn't detailed, this code can be billed.
• C34.92 - Yes, it can be billed when NSCLC is found in the left lung or bronchus, but the precise location isn't specified.

Clinical Information

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, with several subtypes falling under this classification:

• NSCLC typically grows and spreads more slowly than small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
• The three main subtypes of NSCLC are adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Each type grows in different parts of the lung and has other behaviors.
• Risk factors include smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, certain toxins, and family history.
• Treatments for NSCLC can consist of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

Synonyms Include:

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
• NSCLC
• Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma