D48

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unsp sites

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites

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

Child Codes

9

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)
  • neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)

Child Codes (9)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D48?

ICD-10-CM code D48 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D48 a billable code?

No, D48 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under D48.

What chapter is D48 in?

D48 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D48?

D48 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-); neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-).

What are the subcategories under D48?

D48 has 9 child codes, including: D48.0 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone/artic cartl), D48.1 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connctv/soft tiss), D48.2 (Neoplm of uncrt behav of prph nerves and autonm nervous sys), D48.3 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneum), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D48?

D48 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2873722. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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