What does ICD-10 code D02 mean?

ICD-10 code D02 is the standardized code used for carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code D02 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code D02 when recording carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code D02 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code D02: Carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system

Name: ICD-10 Code D02: Carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:03:31.750Z

D02 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

block

D00-D09In situ neoplasms

currentD00-D09

Official coding notes

Applicable to

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Excludes1 (do not code together)

melanoma in situ (D03.-)

Use additional code

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

OncologistGeneral PhysicianENT SpecialistPulmonologist

Sibling codes

D00Carcinoma in situ of oral cavity, esophagus and stomach D01Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified digestive organs D03Melanoma in situ D04Carcinoma in situ of skin D05Carcinoma in situ of breast D06Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri D07Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified genital organs D09Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified sites

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

D02

Replacement codes

D02.0 — Carcinoma in situ of larynxD02.1 — Carcinoma in situ of tracheaD02.3 — Carcinoma in situ of other parts of respiratory systemD02.4 — Carcinoma in situ of respiratory system, unspecified

Common synonyms

Carcinoma in situ of middle ear and respiratory system

Frequently asked questions

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