D44.3
BillableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)
- multiple endocrine adenomatosis (E31.2-)
- multiple endocrine neoplasia (E31.2-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine pancreas (D37.8)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovary (D39.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of testis (D40.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus (D38.4)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any functional activity.
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland95004009
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of pituitary gland95004009
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands and nervous system269496008
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of endocrine glands and nervous system269496008
- Benign glioma of cerebrum428964000
- Low grade glioma of cerebrum428964000
- Pituicytoma608817003
- Pituicytoma of posterior pituitary gland788757008
- Mass of neurohypophysis541001000124106
- Mass of posterior lobe of pituitary541001000124106
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D44.3?
ICD-10-CM code D44.3 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D44.3 a billable code?
Yes, D44.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D44.3 in?
D44.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D44.3?
D44.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-); multiple endocrine adenomatosis (E31.2-); multiple endocrine neoplasia (E31.2-); and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with D44.3?
Yes, when using D44.3 you should also code: code to identify any functional activity..
What SNOMED CT codes does D44.3 map to?
D44.3 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 428964000, 541001000124106, 269496008, 95004009, 608817003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D44.3?
D44.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496944. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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