D37.0

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D37-D48

Parent Code

D37

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)
  • stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (D48.1-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (D38.0)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis NOS (D38.0)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lip (D48.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of suprahyoid portion of epiglottis (D38.0)

Child Codes (6)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D37.0?

ICD-10-CM code D37.0 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D37.0 a billable code?

No, D37.0 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 D37.0.

What chapter is D37.0 in?

D37.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D37.0?

D37.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-); stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (D48.1-); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (D38.0); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under D37.0?

D37.0 has 6 child codes, including: D37.01 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip), D37.02 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue), D37.03 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands), D37.04 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D37.0?

D37.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0154097. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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