C38.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum93969002
- Neoplasm of posterior mediastinum126727008
- Malignant germ cell neoplasm of posterior mediastinum447705002
- Sarcoma of posterior mediastinum448259002
- Cancer of posterior mediastinum448670003
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum448670003
- Malignant germ cell neoplasm of mediastinum713293002
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C38.2?
ICD-10-CM code C38.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C38.2 a billable code?
Yes, C38.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C38.2 in?
C38.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C38.2?
C38.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C38.2 map to?
C38.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 448670003, 713293002, 447705002, 126727008, 93969002, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C38.2?
C38.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153502. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.