D39 vs D49
D39 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of female genital organs) compared with D49 (Neoplasms of unspecified behavior), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. D39 carries an Excludes1 note covering D49: “neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| D39Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of female genital organs | D49Neoplasms of unspecified behavior | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of female genital organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D39). | Neoplasms of unspecified behavior is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D49). |
| Includes | — | 'growth' NOS neoplasm NOS new growth NOS tumor NOS |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources