D38
Non-billableNeoplm of uncrt behav of mid ear & resp and intrathorac org
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (7)
D38.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx
D38.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung
D38.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura
D38.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum
D38.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus
D38.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
D38.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unsp
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D38?
ICD-10-CM code D38 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D38 a billable code?
No, D38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under D38.
What chapter is D38 in?
D38 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D38?
D38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7).
What are the subcategories under D38?
D38 has 7 child codes, including: D38.0 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx), D38.1 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung), D38.2 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura), D38.3 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D38?
D38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2869586. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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