D44.3
BillableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •neoplasms of unspecified behaviorD49
- •multiple endocrine adenomatosisE31.2
- •multiple endocrine neoplasiaE31.2
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine pancreasD37.8
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovaryD39.1
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of testisD40.1
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymusD38.4
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any functional activity.
Related Codes(8)
D44.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland
D44.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of adrenal gland
D44.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid gland
D44.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
D44.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal gland
D44.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body
D44.7Neoplasm of uncrt behav of aortic body and oth paraganglia
D44.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unsp endocrine gland
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland95004009
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of pituitary gland95004009
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands and nervous system269496008
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of endocrine glands and nervous system269496008
- Benign glioma of cerebrum428964000
- Low grade glioma of cerebrum428964000
- Pituicytoma608817003
- Pituicytoma of posterior pituitary gland788757008
- Mass of neurohypophysis541001000124106
- Mass of posterior lobe of pituitary541001000124106
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland (disorder)
- Benign glioma of cerebrum
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of pituitary gland
- Low grade glioma of cerebrum
- Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of endocrine glands and nervous system
- Pituicytoma of posterior pituitary gland
- Pituicytoma
- Mass of neurohypophysis
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands and nervous system
- Mass of posterior lobe of pituitary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland?
The ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland is D44.3. The full clinical description is "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland". D44.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D44.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D44.3 represents “Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D44.3 a billable code?
Yes, D44.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D44.3 in?
D44.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D44.3?
D44.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-); multiple endocrine adenomatosis (E31.2-); multiple endocrine neoplasia (E31.2-); and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with D44.3?
Yes, when using D44.3, also report: any functional activity..
What SNOMED CT codes does D44.3 map to?
D44.3 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 428964000, 541001000124106, 269496008, 95004009, 608817003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D44.3?
D44.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496944. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D44.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland 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 D44.3?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for D44.3 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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