C38.2
BillableMalignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(18)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum93969002
- Neoplasm of posterior mediastinum126727008
- Malignant germ cell neoplasm of posterior mediastinum447705002
- Sarcoma of posterior mediastinum448259002
- Cancer of posterior mediastinum448670003
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum448670003
- Malignant germ cell neoplasm of mediastinum713293002
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Malignant germ cell neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
- Sarcoma of posterior mediastinum
- Primary malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
- Neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
- Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum (disorder)
- Malignant germ cell neoplasm of mediastinum
- Cancer of posterior mediastinum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum is C38.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum". C38.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C38.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C38.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C38.2 a billable code?
Yes, C38.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C38.2 in?
C38.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C38.2?
C38.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C38.2 map to?
C38.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 448670003, 713293002, 447705002, 126727008, 93969002, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C38.2?
C38.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153502. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C38.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of posterior 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 C38.2?
C38.2 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.