C38.4
BillableMalignant neoplasm of pleura
Malignant neoplasm of pleura
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(55)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of parietal pleura93948004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of pleura93966009
- Primary malignant neoplasm of visceral pleura94140004
- Neoplasm of parietal pleura126720005
- Neoplasm of visceral pleura126721009
- Cancer of pleura363433009
- Malignant neoplasm of pleura363433009
- Malignant neoplasm of pleural membrane363433009
- Malignant tumor of pleura363433009
- Malignant tumour of pleura363433009
- Cancer of parietal pleura449067008
- Malignant neoplasm of parietal pleura449067008
- Cancer of visceral pleura449308006
- Malignant neoplasm of visceral pleura449308006
- Primary malignant germ cell neoplasm of pleura1197296004
UMLS
- Cancer of PleuraC0153494
- Cancer of pleuraC0153494
- Cancer of the PleuraC0153494
- Malignant Neoplasm of PleuraC0153494
- Malignant Neoplasm of the PleuraC0153494
- Malignant Pleural NeoplasmC0153494
- Malignant Pleural TumorC0153494
- Malignant Tumor of PleuraC0153494
- Malignant Tumor of the PleuraC0153494
- Malignant neoplasm of pleuraC0153494
- Malignant neoplasm of pleura NOSC0153494
- Malignant neoplasm of pleura, unspecifiedC0153494
- Malignant neoplasm of pleural membraneC0153494
- Malignant neoplasm of pleural membrane (disorder)C0153494
- Malignant tumor of pleuraC0153494
- Malignant tumour of pleuraC0153494
- Pleural CancerC0153494
Clinical Terms
- Cancer of visceral pleura
- Neoplasm of visceral pleura
- Malignant neoplasm of pleural membrane
- Malignant Pleural Neoplasm
- Malignant Pleural Tumor
- Primary malignant neoplasm of visceral pleura
- Malignant neoplasm of pleural membrane (disorder)
- Cancer of Pleura
- Cancer of parietal pleura
- Malignant tumor of pleura
- Pleural Cancer
- Primary malignant neoplasm of parietal pleura
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Pleura
- Cancer of the Pleura
- Malignant neoplasm of pleura, unspecified
- Primary malignant germ cell neoplasm of pleura
- Malignant Tumor of the Pleura
- Neoplasm of parietal pleura
- Primary malignant neoplasm of pleura
- Malignant tumour of pleura
- Malignant neoplasm of visceral pleura
- Malignant neoplasm of pleura NOS
- Malignant neoplasm of parietal pleura
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of pleura?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of pleura is C38.4. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of pleura". C38.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C38.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C38.4 represents “Malignant neoplasm of pleura”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C38.4 a billable code?
Yes, C38.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C38.4 in?
C38.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C38.4?
C38.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mesothelioma (C45.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C38.4 map to?
C38.4 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 449067008, 363433009, 449308006, 126720005, 126721009, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C38.4?
C38.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153494. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C38.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of pleura 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 C38.4?
C38.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C26.Z (Malignant neoplasms of the pleura, unspecified).
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