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ICD-10 Code D48.2: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
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 peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system 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
D48Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
currentD48
Official coding notes
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves of orbit (D48.7)
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
D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilagecodeD48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissuecategoryD48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneumcodeD48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneumcodeD48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skincodeD48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breastcategoryD48.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sitescodeD48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilagebillableD48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissueD48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneumbillableD48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneumbillableD48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skinbillableD48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breastD48.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sitesbillableD48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, 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 1351901007high
Hemangioblastoma of peripheral nerve
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 126979000high
Neoplasm of autonomic nerve
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 710212007high
Neoplasm of cervical spinal nerve
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 713739004high
Neoplasm of lumbar spinal nerve
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 402874001high
Neoplasm of nerve sheath origin
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 126980002high
Neoplasm of peripheral nerve
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D48.2
Common synonyms
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Frequently asked questions
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