ICD Code J84.89

ICD code J84.89 is other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases, referring to lung conditions that cause scarring or inflammation of the lung tissue and do not fall under more specific interstitial lung disease categories.

1. Presence of interstitial lung disease not classified under more specific categories

2. Evidence of diffuse parenchymal lung involvement on imaging (e.g., reticular, nodular, or ground-glass opacities)

3. Exclusion of known causes such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or sarcoidosis

4. Clinical symptoms including progressive dyspnea, nonproductive cough, and fatigue

5. Histopathological findings consistent with interstitial lung disease but not matching defined patterns of other specific interstitial pneumonias

6. Absence of infection, malignancy, or congestive heart failure as primary cause of pulmonary findings

7. Supporting pulmonary function tests showing restrictive ventilatory defect and/or reduced diffusing capacity

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J84.89 include:

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

- 94726 (Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction or for sputum induction for diagnostic purposes)

- 31622 (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage)

- 32408 (Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance)

- 88108 (Cytopathology, concentration technique, smears and interpretation)

- 71045 (Radiologic examination, chest; single view)

- 71250 (Computed tomography, thorax; without contrast material)

- 88305 (Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and evaluation of conditions classified under ICD code J84.89.

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