D49
Non-billableNeoplasms of unspecified behavior
Neoplasms of unspecified behavior
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (10)
D49.0Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
D49.1Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system
D49.2Neoplasm of unsp behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
D49.3Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of breast
D49.4Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder
D49.5Neoplasm of unsp behavior of other genitourinary organs
D49.6Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
D49.7Neoplm of unsp behav of endo glands and oth prt nervous sys
D49.8Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
D49.9Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified site
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- 'growth' NOSC4759871
- NEOPLC0027651
- NEOPLASIAC0027651
- NeoplC0027651
- NeoplasiaC0027651
- NeoplasiasC0027651
- NeoplasmC0027651
- Neoplasm (morphologic abnormality)C0027651
- Neoplasm NOSC0027651
- NeoplasmsC0027651
- Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)C0027651
- Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (including cysts and polyps)C0027651
- Neoplastic GrowthC0027651
- Oncological abnormalityC0027651
- OncologyC0027651
- TumorC0027651
- TumorsC0027651
- TumourC0027651
- neoplasiaC0027651
- neoplasiasC0027651
- neoplasmC0027651
- neoplasm NOSC0027651
- neoplasmsC0027651
- neoplastic diseaseC0027651
- neoplastic growthC0027651
- neoplastic syndromeC0027651
- new growth NOSC0027651
- tumorC0027651
- tumor NOSC0027651
- tumorsC0027651
- tumourC0027651
- tumoursC0027651
- Neoplasms of unspecified behaviorC2118792
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D49?
ICD-10-CM code D49 represents "Neoplasms of unspecified behavior". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D49 a billable code?
No, D49 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under D49.
What chapter is D49 in?
D49 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D49?
D49 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48).
What are the subcategories under D49?
D49 has 10 child codes, including: D49.0 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system), D49.1 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system), D49.2 (Neoplasm of unsp behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin), D49.3 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of breast), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D49?
D49 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4759871, C0027651, C2118792. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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