ICD Code C34.91

ICD code C34.91 is used to identify a malignant (cancerous) tumor located in an unspecified part of the right bronchus or lung. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system, which is used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures. The "unspecified" designation indicates that the exact location within the right bronchus or lung has not been determined or documented. This code is crucial for accurate medical billing and ensuring that healthcare providers receive appropriate reimbursement for the care provided to patients with this diagnosis.

1. Presence of a Malignant Neoplasm: The patient must have a confirmed diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm, indicating the presence of cancerous cells.

2. Location in the Respiratory System: The neoplasm should be located in the bronchus or lung, specifically on the right side of the respiratory system.

3. Unspecified Part of the Right Bronchus or Lung: The specific part of the right bronchus or lung affected by the neoplasm is not clearly defined or specified in the medical documentation.

4. Clinical Symptoms: The patient may present with symptoms such as persistent cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), chest pain, or unexplained weight loss, which are indicative of a malignant process in the bronchus or lung.

5. Diagnostic Imaging: Imaging studies such as a chest X-ray, CT scan, or MRI should show evidence of a mass or lesion in the right bronchus or lung, supporting the diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm.

6. Histopathological Confirmation: A biopsy or other histopathological examination should confirm the malignant nature of the neoplasm, even if the exact location within the right bronchus or lung is not specified.

7. Exclusion of Other Conditions: Other potential causes of the symptoms, such as benign tumors, infections, or inflammatory conditions, should be ruled out to confirm the diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm.

For the ICD code C34.91, which pertains to a malignant neoplasm of an unspecified part of the right bronchus or lung, the relevant CPT codes for treatment may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. 32480 - Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single segment (segmentectomy).

2. 32482 - Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single lobe (lobectomy).

3. 32484 - Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; total pneumonectomy.

4. 32663 - Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe).

5. 32670 - Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of lung (pneumonectomy).

6. 31625 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites.

7. 31628 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe.

8. 31629 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe.

9. 77261-77263 - Radiation therapy planning.

10. 77427 - Radiation treatment management, 5 treatments.

These CPT codes represent a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures that may be utilized in the treatment of conditions associated with ICD code C34.91. It is important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific treatment plan and procedures performed for each patient.

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