ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code D44.5: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal gland
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 pineal gland 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 glandcodeD44.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal ductcodeD44.6Neoplasm 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 glandbillableD44.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of craniopharyngeal ductbillableD44.6Neoplasm 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 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
CPT 77520high
PROTON TREATMENT DELIVERY; SIMPLE, WITHOUT COMPENSATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95926high
SHORT-LATENCY SOMATOSENSORY EVOKED POTENTIAL STUDY, STIMULATION OF ANY/ALL PERIPHERAL NERVES OR SKIN SITES, RECORDING FROM THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; IN LOWER LIMBS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95927high
SHORT-LATENCY SOMATOSENSORY EVOKED POTENTIAL STUDY, STIMULATION OF ANY/ALL PERIPHERAL NERVES OR SKIN SITES, RECORDING FROM THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; IN THE TRUNK OR HEAD
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 127026004high
Neoplasm of pineal gland
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 95002008high
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal gland
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 277508009high
Pineal germ cell neoplasm
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 359619007high
Pinealoma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1156473003high
Pineocytoma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D44.5
Common synonyms
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pineal gland
Frequently asked questions
About this content
This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from ICD-10. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.