C38.8

Billable

Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C30-C39

Parent Code

C38

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of middle ear

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura?

The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura is C38.8. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura". C38.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C38.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C38.8 represents "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C38.8 a billable code?

Yes, C38.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C38.8 in?

C38.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C38.8?

C38.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C38.8 map to?

C38.8 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 109384006, 109374005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C38.8?

C38.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0349042. 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.