Find comprehensive information on Metastasis to Lung, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 M19.90, C78.00, C78.01, C78.02), and healthcare guidelines. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis for secondary lung cancer. This resource provides essential details for physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals seeking accurate and up-to-date information on pulmonary metastasis.
Also known as
Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
Malignant cancer that has spread to the lung from another site.
Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Cancer spread to parts of the respiratory system, including the lung.
Malignant neoplasms
Cancers of various sites, some of which may metastasize to the lung.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the primary malignancy known?
Yes
Is it documented as metastatic?
No
Is it specified as unknown primary?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Metastasis to Lung |
Lung Cancer NOS |
Pulmonary Nodule |
Missing documentation of the primary cancer site leading to inaccurate coding and potential underreporting of metastasis.
Discrepancy between documented laterality (right, left, bilateral) and coded laterality affecting data accuracy and reimbursement.
Insufficient documentation to confirm malignancy leading to potential miscoding and impacting quality reporting and treatment planning.
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of lung metastasis, including persistent cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and chest pain. Review of systems reveals fatigue, weight loss, and decreased appetite. Physical examination may demonstrate diminished breath sounds, pleural effusion, or lymphadenopathy. Imaging studies, including chest X-ray, CT scan of the chest, andor PET scan, reveal pulmonary nodules or masses consistent with metastatic disease. The patient's medical history includes [Primary cancer site, e.g., breast cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma]. Biopsy of the pulmonary lesion confirms metastatic [Primary cancer type] to the lung. Differential diagnosis includes primary lung cancer, benign pulmonary nodules, and infectious processes. The diagnosis of lung metastasis is based on imaging findings, histopathological confirmation, and the patient's known primary malignancy. Staging workup is performed to assess the extent of metastatic disease. Treatment options for lung metastasis are discussed with the patient, including systemic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and palliative care. The treatment plan is tailored to the patient's overall health status, performance status, and the specific primary cancer type. Referral to oncology, pulmonology, and palliative care specialists is made as appropriate. Patient education regarding prognosis, potential complications, and supportive care measures is provided. Follow-up appointments are scheduled for monitoring treatment response and managing symptoms.