ICD-10-CM D44: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D44

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D44

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • multiple endocrine adenomatosis (E31.2-)
  • multiple endocrine neoplasia (E31.2-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine pancreas (D37.8)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovary (D39.1-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of testis (D40.1-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus (D38.4)
Use Additional Code

code to identify any functional activity.

Use Additional Code

code to identify any functional activity.

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D44):

D44.0 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland D44.1 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of adrenal gland D44.10 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified adrenal gland D44.11 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right adrenal gland D44.12 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left adrenal gland D44.2 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid gland D44.3 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland D44.4 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct D44.5 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal gland D44.6 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body D44.7 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia D44.9 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified endocrine gland

About ICD-10-CM Code D44 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands)

ICD-10-CM code D44 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 D44 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D44 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands. 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 endocrine glands.