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ICD-10 Code D37.04: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
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.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
D37-D48Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
category
D37Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs
category
D37.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
currentD37.0
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of lip
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of cheek
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of hard palate
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of soft palate
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
D37.01Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lipcodeD37.02Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tonguecodeD37.03Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glandscategoryD37.05Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pharynxcodeD37.09Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavitycode
Sibling codes
D37.01Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lipbillableD37.02Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tonguebillableD37.03Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glandsD37.05Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pharynxbillableD37.09Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavitybillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 88182high
FLOW CYTOMETRY, CELL CYCLE OR DNA ANALYSIS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 88185high
FLOW CYTOMETRY, CELL SURFACE, CYTOPLASMIC, OR NUCLEAR MARKER, TECHNICAL COMPONENT ONLY; EACH ADDITIONAL MARKER (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR FIRST MARKER)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 88184high
FLOW CYTOMETRY, CELL SURFACE, CYTOPLASMIC, OR NUCLEAR MARKER, TECHNICAL COMPONENT ONLY; FIRST MARKER
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 88189high
FLOW CYTOMETRY, INTERPRETATION; 16 OR MORE MARKERS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 88187high
FLOW CYTOMETRY, INTERPRETATION; 2 TO 8 MARKERS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 88188high
FLOW CYTOMETRY, INTERPRETATION; 9 TO 15 MARKERS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands
Frequently asked questions
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