Wiki Airspace Disease in a chest x-ray

[jvanbk]

Hello,
I am having trouble finding the correct ICD-9 code for some chest x-rays that indicate airspace disease. Our electronic coder points to 516.9 (Unspecified alveolar and paretoalveolar pneumopathy), but I can not confirm that by any entry in the index. I am also considering 518.89.

I am fairly new at this... so I am seeking assistance. Any help would be appreciated!

Jennifer Kane, CPC-A

 

[SheilahJ]

hi, i use 518.89

 

[jvanbk]

Sheilah,
That is good to know, thank you so much for replying!