ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D48.0
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D48.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of ear (D48.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid (D48.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of synovia (D48.1-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D48.0 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage)
ICD-10-CM code D48.0 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 D48.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D48.0 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage. 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 bone and articular cartilage.