Clinical classification codes
Coding recommendations
The code selection depends on whether a rigid bronchoscope is utilised (E50.3) or not (E48.3):
E48.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic destruction of lesion of lower respiratory tract NEC
Y13.2 Cryotherapy to lesion of organ NOC
Chapter ‘Z’ code to indicate site treated
or
E50.3 Endoscopic destruction of lesion of lower respiratory tract using rigid bronchoscope NEC
Y13.2 Cryotherapy to lesion of organ NOC
Chapter ‘Z’ code to indicate site treated
In addition an ICD-10 code from category C34.- Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung is assigned.
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