ICD Code J84.10

ICD code J84.10 is used to identify a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis that is unspecified. This means that the patient has a condition characterized by the scarring and thickening of lung tissue, which can lead to breathing difficulties, but the specific cause or type of fibrosis has not been determined or documented. This code is utilized in medical billing and documentation to ensure accurate representation of the patient's condition when the exact nature of the pulmonary fibrosis is not clearly defined.

1. Chronic Cough: Persistent coughing that lasts for more than eight weeks without a clear cause.

2. Shortness of Breath: Experiencing difficulty in breathing, especially during physical activities or exertion.

3. Fatigue: A constant feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that is not relieved by rest.

4. Unexplained Weight Loss: Losing weight without trying or without a change in diet or exercise routine.

5. Clubbing of Fingers or Toes: Enlargement or rounding of the fingertips or toes, often associated with lung diseases.

6. Crackling Sounds in Lungs: Hearing crackling or popping sounds in the lungs during inhalation, detected through a stethoscope.

7. Reduced Lung Function: Decreased lung capacity or function as measured by pulmonary function tests.

8. Abnormal Chest X-ray or CT Scan: Imaging studies showing scarring or other abnormalities in the lung tissue.

9. Exclusion of Other Causes: Ruling out other potential causes of the symptoms, such as infections, heart disease, or other lung conditions.

10. Progressive Worsening of Symptoms: Noticing a gradual worsening of symptoms over time, indicating a chronic condition.

For the ICD code J84.10, which pertains to pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified, the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment and management include:

1. 31622 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with or without cell washing (separate procedure).

2. 31624 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage.

3. 31628 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe.

4. 31632 - Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).

5. 94010 - Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation.

6. 94726 - Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance.

7. 94621 - Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings.

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for conditions related to pulmonary fibrosis. It is important for healthcare providers to verify the specific services rendered and ensure accurate coding based on the procedures performed.

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