D48
Non-billableNeoplasm 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.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (9)
D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone/artic cartl
D48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connctv/soft tiss
D48.2Neoplm of uncrt behav of prph nerves and autonm nervous sys
D48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneum
D48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneum
D48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
D48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast
D48.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
D48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified
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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