ICD-10-CM D38: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D38

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D38

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold NOS (D37.05)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of hypopharyngeal aspect of aryepiglottic fold (D37.05)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of marginal zone of aryepiglottic fold (D37.05)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear (external) (skin) (D48.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose NOS (D48.7)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose (D48.5)
Inclusion Terms
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion)
Inclusion Terms
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of accessory sinuses
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nasal cavities

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D38):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code D38 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs)

ICD-10-CM code D38 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 D38 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D38 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. 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 middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs.