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ICD-10 Code D44.4: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
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 craniopharyngeal duct 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
D44Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands
currentD44
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
D44.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid glandcodeD44.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of adrenal glandcategoryD44.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid glandcodeD44.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary glandcodeD44.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal glandcodeD44.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid bodycodeD44.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paragangliacodeD44.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified endocrine glandcode
Sibling codes
D44.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid glandbillableD44.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of adrenal glandD44.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid glandbillableD44.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary glandbillableD44.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal glandbillableD44.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid bodybillableD44.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paragangliabillableD44.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified endocrine glandbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 92083high
VISUAL FIELD EXAMINATION, UNILATERAL OR BILATERAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; EXTENDED EXAMINATION (EG, GOLDMANN VISUAL FIELDS WITH AT LEAST 3 ISOPTERS PLOTTED AND STATIC DETERMINATION WITHIN THE CENTRAL 30 DEG, OR QUANTITATIVE, AUTOMATED THRESHOLD PERIMETRY, OCTOPUS PROGRAM G-1, 32 OR 42, HUMPHREY VISUAL FIELD ANALYZER FULL THRESHOLD PROGRAMS 30-2, 24-2, OR 30/60-2)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92082high
VISUAL FIELD EXAMINATION, UNILATERAL OR BILATERAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION (EG, AT LEAST 2 ISOPTERS ON GOLDMANN PERIMETER, OR SEMIQUANTITATIVE, AUTOMATED SUPRATHRESHOLD SCREENING PROGRAM, HUMPHREY SUPRATHRESHOLD AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC TEST, OCTOPUS PROGRAM 33)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92081high
VISUAL FIELD EXAMINATION, UNILATERAL OR BILATERAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; LIMITED EXAMINATION (EG, TANGENT SCREEN, AUTOPLOT, ARC PERIMETER, OR SINGLE STIMULUS LEVEL AUTOMATED TEST, SUCH AS OCTOPUS 3 OR 7 EQUIVALENT)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 77525high
PROTON TREATMENT DELIVERY; COMPLEX
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 77523high
PROTON TREATMENT DELIVERY; INTERMEDIATE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 77522high
PROTON TREATMENT DELIVERY; SIMPLE, WITH COMPENSATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D44.4
Common synonyms
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal duct
Frequently asked questions
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