ICD-10-CM D37.0: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D37.0

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D37.0

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (D38.0)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis NOS (D38.0)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lip (D48.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of suprahyoid portion of epiglottis (D38.0)
Inclusion Terms

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip

Inclusion Terms
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of lip
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of cheek
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of hard palate
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of soft palate
Inclusion Terms
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold of pharynx NOS
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of hypopharyngeal aspect of aryepiglottic fold of pharynx
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of marginal zone of aryepiglottic fold of pharynx

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About ICD-10-CM Code D37.0 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip)

ICD-10-CM code D37.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D37.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D37.0 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip related to oral cavity and pharynx.