D48.6

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast

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

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast
  • Cystosarcoma phyllodes

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 skin of breast (D48.5)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.6?

ICD-10-CM code D48.6 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D48.6 a billable code?

No, D48.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under D48.6.

What chapter is D48.6 in?

D48.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D48.6?

D48.6 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 skin of breast (D48.5).

What are the subcategories under D48.6?

D48.6 has 3 child codes, including: D48.60 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified breast), D48.61 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast), D48.62 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left breast).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D48.6?

D48.6 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0010701, C0496956, C2873728. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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