D48.1

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connctv/soft tiss

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

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

Parent Code

D48

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid
  • Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system

Excludes 1

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

  • neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)
  • neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast (D48.6-)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.1?

ICD-10-CM code D48.1 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D48.1 a billable code?

No, D48.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under D48.1.

What chapter is D48.1 in?

D48.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D48.1?

D48.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-); neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under D48.1?

D48.1 has 2 child codes, including: D48.11 (Desmoid tumor), D48.19 (Oth neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connctv/soft tiss).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D48.1?

D48.1 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0154125, C2873723, C2873724, C2873725. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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