Benign neoplasm of unspecified bronchus and lung

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating in an unspecified bronchus or lung. These benign tumors are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize to other parts of the body.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a benign neoplasm of the bronchus or lung, but the specific location (e.g., main bronchus, upper lobe) is not identified. Supporting documentation would include pathology reports confirming benignity and imaging studies (e.g., CT scan, X-ray) indicating a lung or bronchial mass without further anatomical specificity.

• Ensure the pathology report explicitly states "benign" to differentiate from malignant or uncertain behavior.
• Avoid using this code if the specific bronchus or lung lobe is documented; instead, use a more precise D14.3- subcategory.
• Do not use this code for neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behavior (D37.1) or for primary malignant neoplasms (C34.-).