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D39.10 vs D39.12

D39.10 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified ovary) compared with D39.12 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left ovary), from the official CMS tabular data. D39.10 and D39.12 code the same condition on opposite sides.

Relationship

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Laterality relationship

D39.10
Unspecified
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified ovary
D39.12
Left
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left ovary

Same condition; these differ only in which side is documented.

These codes share a category and title and differ only in the side affected. The documentation decides which applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Source: ICD-10-CM tabular list (laterality variant derived from the code title)

Can these codes be reported together?

Same condition, opposite side. D39.10 and D39.12 name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.

Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Side by side

D39.10Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified ovaryD39.12Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left ovary
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationC00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
DefinitionNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified ovary is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D39.10).Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left ovary is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D39.12).
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code to identify any functional activity.
code to identify any functional activity.

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources