D38: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
Codes under D38 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| D38.0 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx | ✓ |
| D38.0 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx | ✓ |
| D38.1 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung | ✓ |
| D38.1 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung | ✓ |
| D38.2 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura | ✓ |
| D38.2 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura | ✓ |
| D38.3 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum | ✓ |
| D38.3 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum | ✓ |
| D38.4 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus | ✓ |
| D38.4 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus | ✓ |
| D38.5 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs | ✓ |
| D38.5 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs | ✓ |
| D38.6 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified | ✓ |
| D38.6 | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code D38?
D38 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is D38 a billable code?
No — D38 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example D38.0 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx). 14 of the 14 codes under D38 are billable.
What codes fall under D38?
D38 includes D38.0, D38.0, D38.1, D38.1, D38.2, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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