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D49

Non-billable

Neoplasms 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D49-D49

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • 'growth' NOS
  • neoplasm NOS
  • new growth NOS
  • tumor NOS

Excludes 1

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

Child Codes (10)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neoplasms of unspecified behavior?

The ICD-10-CM code for neoplasms of unspecified behavior is D49. The full clinical description is "Neoplasms of unspecified behavior". D49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code D49 mean?

ICD-10-CM code D49 represents “Neoplasms of unspecified behavior”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and 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.

How does D49 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neoplasms of unspecified behavior affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D49?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for D49 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.