2025 ICD-10-CM code J70.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the respiratory system - Lung diseases due to external agents 10 Feed
Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiation.
Medical necessity is established by demonstrating a causal relationship between the patient's exposure to radiation and the development of the pulmonary manifestations.This typically includes documentation of the radiation exposure, the onset and progression of respiratory symptoms, and the results of diagnostic tests, such as imaging and pulmonary function tests, that confirm the diagnosis.
The physician is responsible for documenting the patient's exposure to radiation and the resulting pulmonary manifestations. This includes a detailed history, physical examination, and imaging studies to confirm the diagnosis and assess the severity of the condition.
In simple words: This code signifies chronic lung problems or other lung issues caused by radiation exposure.It includes conditions like lung inflammation from radiation (radiation pneumonitis), lung scarring (fibrosis), and other long-term lung changes.
Chronic and other pulmonary manifestations due to radiation. This includes conditions such as radiation pneumonitis, fibrosis, and other chronic lung changes resulting from exposure to radiation.
Example 1: A patient receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer develops persistent cough and shortness of breath several months after completing treatment. Imaging studies reveal radiation pneumonitis., A patient who worked as a uranium miner for many years develops progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Occupational history confirms exposure to radiation as the likely cause., A patient involved in a radiation accident develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) followed by chronic lung changes consistent with radiation-induced lung injury.
The diagnosis must be supported by evidence of radiation exposure. Medical history, including prior exposure to radiation therapy, as well as imaging studies and pulmonary function tests can be used to establish the diagnosis. Documentation should link the lung condition to radiation exposure.
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