Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 212.3
Benign neoplasm of bronchus and lung
  • Short description: Benign neo bronchus/lung.
  • ICD-9-CM 212.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 212.3 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 212.3 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D14.30 Benign neoplasm of unspecified bronchus and lung
Approximate Synonyms
  • Adenoma of lung
  • Adenoma, lung
  • Benign neoplasm lung, adenoma
  • Benign neoplasm of left bronchus
  • Benign neoplasm of lung
  • Benign neoplasm of right bronchus
  • Benign neoplasm, L bronchus
  • Benign neoplasm, left bronchus
  • Benign neoplasm, lung
  • Benign neoplasm, R bronchus
  • Benign neoplasm, right bronchus
212.3 Excludes
  • benign carcinoid tumors of bronchus and lung (209.61)
Applies To
  • Carina
  • Hilus of lung
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