Benign neoplasm of right bronchus and lung

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating in the right main bronchus or within the lung tissue of the right side. These benign neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize to other parts of the body.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a benign tumor located in the right bronchus or right lung, confirmed by pathology or imaging. This is appropriate for conditions such as hamartomas, fibromas, or lipomas found in these specific anatomical sites.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "right" for the bronchus or lung.
• Distinguish from malignant neoplasms (C34.-) and neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behavior (D38.1).
• Pathology reports confirming benign histology are crucial for accurate coding.