Find comprehensive information on Lung Adenocarcinoma, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 C34.x), staging (TNM), and histology. Learn about diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis for this non-small cell lung cancer. Resources for healthcare professionals, including best practices for pathology reports and accurate coding for optimal reimbursement, are available. Explore lung cancer symptoms, risk factors, and molecular testing for personalized medicine approaches to Lung Adenocarcinoma management.
Also known as
Malignant neoplasm of bronchus/lung
Covers primary malignant lung cancers, including adenocarcinoma.
Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
Indicates lung cancer that has spread from another primary site.
Personal history of malignant neoplasm
Documents a past diagnosis of cancer, potentially relevant for lung adenocarcinoma follow-up.
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Is the lung adenocarcinoma primary?
Yes
Is it in situ?
No
Is the primary site known?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Lung adenocarcinoma |
Squamous cell lung carcinoma |
Large cell lung carcinoma |
Lack of proper histology documentation confirming adenocarcinoma diagnosis leads to coding errors and potential claim denials. Medical coding, CDI, healthcare compliance.
Inaccurate or missing TNM staging impacts reimbursement and treatment planning. Medical coding, lung cancer staging, CDI, healthcare compliance.
Missing or unclear documentation of laterality (right/left lung) causes coding ambiguities. Medical coding, lung adenocarcinoma, CDI, healthcare compliance.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with possible lung adenocarcinoma. Symptoms include persistent cough, hemoptysis, dyspnea, chest pain, and unexplained weight loss. Patient history includes a significant smoking history of 40 pack-years. Physical examination reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion in the right upper lobe. Imaging studies, including a chest x-ray and CT scan of the chest, demonstrate a suspicious pulmonary nodule with characteristics suggestive of malignancy. A subsequent bronchoscopy with biopsy was performed, and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The tumor is staged as T2N1M0, indicating a moderately advanced, locally invasive tumor with regional lymph node involvement and no distant metastasis. Molecular testing for EGFR mutations, ALK rearrangements, and PD-L1 expression is pending. Treatment plan includes a multidisciplinary approach involving medical oncology, radiation oncology, and thoracic surgery. Options for treatment will be discussed with the patient, including surgical resection, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or a combination thereof, depending on the results of molecular testing and overall patient performance status. Referral to a pulmonologist, oncologist, and thoracic surgeon has been made. Patient education regarding lung cancer treatment, prognosis, and palliative care options has been provided. Follow-up appointment scheduled in one week to discuss treatment plan and address any patient concerns. ICD-10 code C34.91 (malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right lung) and relevant CPT codes for procedures performed are documented for medical billing and coding purposes. Differential diagnosis included pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other lung malignancies. This documentation reflects current best practices in lung cancer diagnosis and management.