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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 197
Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive systems
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 9 ICD-9-CM codes below 197 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the lung
  • The spread of cancer to the lung. This may be from a primary lung cancer, or from a cancer at a distant site
197 Excludes
  • lymph node metastasis (196.0-196.9)
  • secondary neuroendocrine tumor of liver (209.72)
  • secondary neuroendocrine tumor of respiratory organs (209.79)
 196.9 ICD9Data.com 197.0 
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