Question 1

Is D38 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D38 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 D38 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D38 represents Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. 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 D38 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D38 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 D38?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D38 is section:D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from D38?

Accepted Answer

Code D38 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7). These conditions cannot be coded together with D38 as they represent different diagnoses.

D382026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes9Additional information

Is D38 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D38 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D38 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D38?

What conditions are excluded from D38?