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C38.1

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum

Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C30-C39

Parent Code

C38

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of middle ear

Excludes 1

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

Related Codes(5)
C38.0

Malignant neoplasm of heart

BillableC38.2

Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum

BillableC38.3

Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecified

BillableC38.4

Malignant neoplasm of pleura

BillableC38.8

Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2C28.ZMalignant neoplasms of heart or mediastinum, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Anterior mediastinum mass
  • Malignant germ cell neoplasm of anterior mediastinum
  • Mass of anterior mediastinum
  • Cancer of anterior mediastinum
  • Neoplasm of anterior mediastinum
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum
  • Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum (disorder)
  • Malignant germ cell neoplasm of mediastinum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum is C38.1. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum". C38.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C38.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C38.1 represents “Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C38.1 a billable code?

Yes, C38.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C38.1 in?

C38.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C38.1?

C38.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C38.1 map to?

C38.1 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 301030002, 449224009, 447708000, 713293002, 126726004, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C38.1?

C38.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153501. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C38.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinum 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 C38.1?

C38.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C28.Z (Malignant neoplasms of heart or mediastinum, unspecified).

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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.