D49.51

Non-billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney

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

Parent Code

D49.5

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney?

The ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney is D49.51. The full clinical description is "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney". D49.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code D49.51 mean?

ICD-10-CM code D49.51 represents "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D49.51 a billable code?

No, D49.51 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 D49.51.

What chapter is D49.51 in?

D49.51 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D49.51?

D49.51 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 D49.51?

D49.51 has 3 child codes, including: D49.511 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of right kidney), D49.512 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of left kidney), D49.519 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified kidney).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D49.51?

D49.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4267882. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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