C34.00: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
C34.00, malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 7 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 47 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0340 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…), G0339 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…), G0563 (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with C34.00 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0340 | Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, fractionated treatment, all lesions, per session, second through fifth sessions, maximum five sessions per course of treatment | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0339 | Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session or first session of fractionated treatment | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0563 | Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery, per fraction to 1 or more lesions, including image guidance and real-time positron emissions-based delivery adjustments to 1 or more lesions, entire course not to exceed 5 fractions | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J0897 | Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5136 | Injection, denosumab-bbdz (jubbonti/wyost), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5157 | Injection, denosumab-bmwo (stoboclo/osenvelt), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5158 | Injection, denosumab-bnht (bomyntra/conexxence), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5159 | Injection, denosumab-dssb (ospomyv/xbryk), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5162 | Injection, denosumab-nxxp (bildyos/bilprevda), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5165 | Injection, denosumab-mobz (oziltus), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5166 | Injection, denosumab-desu (osvyrti/jubereq), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5167 | Injection, denosumab-qbde (enoby/xtrenbo), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5171 | Injection, denosumab-mobz (boncresa), biosimilar, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5129 | Injection, bevacizumab-adcd (vegzelma), biosimilar, 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5126 | Injection, bevacizumab-maly, biosimilar, (alymsys), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5118 | Injection, bevacizumab-bvzr, biosimilar, (zirabev), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q5107 | Injection, bevacizumab-awwb, biosimilar, (mvasi), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9035 | Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J3590 | Unclassified biologics | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| C9257 | Injection, bevacizumab, 0.25 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5160 | Injection, bevacizumab-nwgd (jobevne), biosimilar, 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J9267 | Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9264 | Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J8999 | Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nos | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q0512 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
22 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing C34.00
- A56874: Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35076
- A52399: Billing and Coding: Denosumab (Prolia®, Xgeva®, Jubbonti®) and biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 10 Level II codes)
- A52370: Billing and Coding: Bevacizumab and biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 8 Level II codes)
- A52450: Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes)
- A59350: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39553
- A52479: Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33826
- A56748: Billing and Coding: White Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 16 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37176
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other C34 diagnoses (Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung)
- C34.01 — Malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus
- C34.02 — Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
- C34.10 — Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
- C34.11 — Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C34.12 — Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C34.2 — Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C34.30 — Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
- C34.31 — Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C34.32 — Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C34.80 — Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified bronchus and…
- C34.81 — Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
- C34.82 — Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung
- C34.90 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C34.91 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C34.92 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover C34.00 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 7 Medicare billing and coding articles list C34.00 as a covered diagnosis for 47 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C34.00?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0340 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…, 2 articles); G0339 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic…, 2 articles); G0563 (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery…, 1 article); J0897 (Injection, denosumab, 1 mg, 1 article); Q5136 (Injection, denosumab-bbdz (jubbonti/wyost), biosimilar, 1 mg, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list C34.00?
A56874 (Billing and Coding: Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)); A52399 (Billing and Coding: Denosumab (Prolia®, Xgeva®, Jubbonti®) and biosimilars); A52370 (Billing and Coding: Bevacizumab and biosimilars), and 4 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code C34.00?
C34.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus, in category C34 (Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung), chapter 2: Neoplasms.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0340
- Watch G0340 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0340
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.