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

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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