Question 1

Is C38 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C38 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C38 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C38 represents Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code C38 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C38 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C38?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C38 is section:C30-C39 (Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C38?

Accepted Answer

Code C38 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: mesothelioma (C45.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C38 as they represent different diagnoses.

C382026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Is C38 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C38 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C38 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C38?

What conditions are excluded from C38?