D44.6
BillableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body94779002
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of carotid body94779002
- Neoplasm of carotid body127028003
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of paraganglia189473001
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of paraganglion189473001
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of paraganglia189473001
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of paraganglion189473001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D44.6?
ICD-10-CM code D44.6 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D44.6 a billable code?
Yes, D44.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D44.6 in?
D44.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D44.6?
D44.6 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.
What SNOMED CT codes does D44.6 map to?
D44.6 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 127028003, 94779002, 189473001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D44.6?
D44.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496947. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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