Question 1

Is C34 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C34 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C34 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C34 represents Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code C34 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C34 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C34?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C34 is section:C30-C39 (Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C34?

Accepted Answer

Code C34 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Kaposi's sarcoma of lung (C46.5-); malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung (C7A.090). These conditions cannot be coded together with C34 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with C34?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding C34, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

C342026

Excludes13Not coded together

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes8Additional information

Includes1Included conditions