SNOMED Codes
Please see the SNOMED code table or attached here.
Incidental Finding
(alphabetical order)
SNOMED Code consideration in Primary Care
Denotes advised coding for GP clinical system when LCS letter received by primary care
Adrenal Lesion
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
(note that insignificant lesions in size may be reported by radiology but can be ignored and should not be coded)
Aortic Aneurysm
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Bone Abnormalities
Code after MDT/sec care review - all other cases will have treatment or diagnosis already with relevant code in primary care
Breast Nodule
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Bronchiectasis
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
(no code advised for borderline/mild)
Bronchial Wall Thickening
No code required
Consolidation
Lung consolidation (disorder)
SCTID: 95436008
CAC
Please refer to the coding table as different codes apply depending on pre-existing CVD, symptoms and degree of calcification
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital | Incidental Findings Advice for GP & Professionals
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities
No appropriate code in SNOMED re this finding of ‘abnormalities’
Interstitial lung disease code may apply once confirmed by secondary care
Liver Lesion
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Mediastinal Mass
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Oesophageal Mass
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Pericardial Effusion
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Pleural effusion/thickening
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Pulmonary Nodule Codes
‘Nodule of lung’ (disorder)
SCTID: 786838002
should cover all nodules for the purposes of coding in primary care
Respiratory Bronchiolitis Interstitial Lung Disease (RBILD)
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Renal Lesions
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Thyroid Abnormalities
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review
Tuberculosis
No code required unless indicated following MDT/sec care review