C38
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Child Codes (6)
C38.0Malignant neoplasm of heart
C38.1Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum
C38.2Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
C38.3Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecified
C38.4Malignant neoplasm of pleura
C38.8Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C38?
ICD-10-CM code C38 represents "Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C38 a billable code?
No, C38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under C38.
What chapter is C38 in?
C38 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C38?
C38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-).
What are the subcategories under C38?
C38 has 6 child codes, including: C38.0 (Malignant neoplasm of heart), C38.1 (Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum), C38.2 (Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum), C38.3 (Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecified), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C38?
C38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494150. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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