D48.5

Billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

D37-D48

Parent Code

D48

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal margin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast

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 anus NOS (D37.8)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of genital organs (D39.8, D40.8)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip (D37.0)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.5?

ICD-10-CM code D48.5 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is D48.5 a billable code?

Yes, D48.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is D48.5 in?

D48.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D48.5?

D48.5 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 anus NOS (D37.8); and 2 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does D48.5 map to?

D48.5 maps to 105 SNOMED CT concepts: 254747004, 1293020005, 404013002, 253008000, 254729005, and 100 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D48.5?

D48.5 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2873726, C2873727, C0684425, C0496955, C0684418. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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