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D49.8

Non-billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites

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

Child Codes

2

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)

  • neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid (skin) (D49.2)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid cartilage (D49.2)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of great vessels (D49.2)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of optic nerve (D49.7)

Child Codes (2)

D49.81

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid

BillableD49.89

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D49.8?

ICD-10-CM code D49.8 represents "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D49.8 a billable code?

No, D49.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under D49.8.

What chapter is D49.8 in?

D49.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D49.8?

D49.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid (skin) (D49.2); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid cartilage (D49.2); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under D49.8?

D49.8 has 2 child codes, including: D49.81 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid), D49.89 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D49.8?

D49.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2873743. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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