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ICD-10 Code D38.5: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
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 other respiratory organs 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
D38Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
currentD38
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of accessory sinuses
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nasal cavities
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear (external) (skin) (D48.5)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose NOS (D48.7)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose (D48.5)
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 PhysicianPulmonologist
Related codes
D38.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynxcodeD38.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lungcodeD38.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleuracodeD38.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinumcodeD38.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymuscodeD38.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D38.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynxbillableD38.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lungbillableD38.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleurabillableD38.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinumbillableD38.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymusbillableD38.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecifiedbillable
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
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 126675008high
Neoplasm of accessory sinus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 126671004high
Neoplasm of cartilage of nose
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 126677000high
Neoplasm of ethmoidal sinus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 254468002high
Neoplasm of eustachian tube
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 126678005high
Neoplasm of frontal sinus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 254477009high
Neoplasm of inferior nasal turbinate
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D38.5
Common synonyms
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
Frequently asked questions
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