D38 is the authoritative medical code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs (ICD-10-CM D38), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code D38. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart D48.7; neoplasms of unspecified behavior D49.-.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for D38 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart D48.7
- neoplasms of unspecified behavior D49.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can D38 be billed directly?
No. D38 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
What can't be coded together with D38?
Per Excludes1 instructions, D38 must not be reported with: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7); neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-).
Codes in This Family (7)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as D38, with their registry titles.
- D38.0 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx
- D38.1 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung
- D38.2 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura
- D38.3 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum
- D38.4 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus
- D38.5 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
- D38.6 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified
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