NSCLC ICD-10-CM Codes

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