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D49.1

Billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A tumor or growth of unknown behavior found in the respiratory system (including the lungs, trachea, or bronchi).

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific respiratory organ involved (lung, trachea, larynx) when available for more precise coding
  • •Coordinate with pathology and radiology reports to clarify the nature and behavior of the respiratory lesion

Code Hierarchy

└D49Neoplasms of unspecified behavior└D49.1Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system
└D49.1Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system

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