Find information on Pneumonia Right Lower Lobe diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes J18.1, J15.211, symptoms, treatment, and healthcare guidelines. Learn about right lower lobe pneumonia, causes, diagnosis codes, and best practices for accurate clinical documentation for physicians, nurses, and medical coders. Explore resources for pneumonia right lower lobe infiltrate, consolidation, and other related terms to improve your understanding and documentation practices.
Also known as
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs caused by various infections.
Influenza and Pneumonia
Respiratory illnesses including flu and lung infections.
Diseases of the respiratory system
Conditions affecting the airways, lungs, and breathing.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the pneumonia community-acquired?
Yes
Is it due to Streptococcus pneumoniae?
No
Is it hospital-acquired?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Pneumonia, Right Lower Lobe |
Pneumonia, Right Lung |
Lobar Pneumonia, Unspecified |
Coding pneumonia without specifying the causative organism when documented leads to inaccurate severity and treatment reflection.
Failing to code coexisting conditions like COPD or CHF with pneumonia impacts risk adjustment and reimbursement.
Lack of proper clinical documentation to support the diagnosis of right lower lobe pneumonia can trigger audit denials.
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with pneumonia right lower lobe. Presenting complaints include productive cough with yellow-green sputum, fever, chills, shortness of breath, and right-sided pleuritic chest pain. On physical examination, the patient exhibits decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the right lower lung field. Crackles and rhonchi are also auscultated in the right lower lobe. The patient reports recent onset of symptoms, approximately one week in duration. Vital signs reveal an elevated temperature of 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, heart rate of 110 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation of 92% on room air. Based on clinical presentation and physical exam findings, the diagnosis of right lower lobe pneumonia is suspected. Differential diagnoses include bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and right lower lobe infiltrate. Chest X-ray ordered to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of pulmonary involvement. Treatment plan includes antibiotic therapy with azithromycin, prescribed as 500mg on day one followed by 250mg daily for five days. Patient education provided regarding medication administration, hydration, rest, and follow-up care. The patient is instructed to return for reevaluation in one week or sooner if symptoms worsen. ICD-10 code J18.1, Pneumonia, organism unspecified, right lower lobe, is documented. CPT codes for evaluation and management services, as well as chest X-ray, will be determined based on the complexity of the visit. Patient advised to monitor for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and to seek immediate medical attention if necessary.